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Navigating the Black Hills is Better in the 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

If you want a new SUV in Rapid City, it helps to look at the 2022 Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner comparison from McKie Ford Lincoln. We show you the new Explorer vs. 4Runner specs so that you can pick the best model. Our 2022 Explorer and 4Runner review covers the performance specs, dimensions, and more.

On the left a blue 2022 Ford Explorer is parked in a driveway and on the right a green 2022 Toyota 4Runner sits parked in an urban parking lot

Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

You can expect to spend less money if you want a base model 2022 Ford Explorer. However, both options provide lots of trim levels to choose from.

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Price & Trim Levels | Ford Explorer

  • Base | $34,345
  • XLT | $36,495
  • ST-Line | $45,845
  • Limited | $46,675
  • Timberline | $47,435
  • ST | $48,420
  • King Ranch | $54,855
  • Platinum | $54,985

Price & Trim Levels | Toyota 4Runner

  • SR5 | $38,020
  • Trail Special Edition | $40,790
  • TRD Sport | $41,365
  • TRD Off-Road | $41,850
  • Limited | $47,105
  • TRD Pro | $53,355

Exterior & Colors | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer sits at 199" L x 79" W x 70" H and can be equipped with 18- to 21-inch wheels. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner measures 190-191" L x 76" W x 72" H and offers 17- or 20-inch wheels designs. Either way, you can customize the color to your liking.

On the left a view of the interior cabin of a 2022 Ford Explorer upholstered in light gray leather. On the right a view of the cabin of a 2022 Toyota 4Runner upholstered in brown leatherInterior Design & Seating | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer seats six or seven people across three rows, while the 4Runner holds five to seven people between two or three rows. You customize the seating the way it best fits your family.

Infotainment & Features | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer includes a standard Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, four USB ports, an 8" touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, and satellite radio. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner has a standard Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, an eight-speaker audio system, four USB ports, an 8" touch screen, and Bluetooth.

Cargo Capacity | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer contains 18.2 cubic feet of room in the back of the SUV. When the back row is folded down, you gain access to 47.9 cubic feet of space, plus up to 87.8 cubic feet with both back seats folded. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner can only provide nine cubic feet of cargo room in the back, with 46.3 cubic feet after the back seat is down and 88.8 cubic feet behind the front seats.

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Drivetrain & Suspension | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer can give you a rear- or all-wheel-drive configuration. On the other hand, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner comes standard with rear-wheel drive, or you can choose from part-time and full-time 4WD.

On the left a view of the profile of a white 2022 Ford Explorer as it sits parked on a city street. On the right a man loads equipment into the cargo hold of a green 2022 Toyota 4RunnerEngine | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer offers a potent 2.3-liter four-cylinder that produces 300 horsepower. A 400-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 or an efficient hybrid powertrain pairs a V6 engine with an electric motor to create 318 horsepower. It doesn't matter which one you choose because all three come with a ten-speed automatic transmission. In comparison, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner only has one motor choice, the 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 that combines with a five-speed automatic.

Performance & MPG | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer has an EPA rating of 27/29 mpg when using RWD, along with the hybrid configuration and all-wheel-drive changes that to 24/25 mpg. Either way, it's better than the Toyota 4Runner at 16/19 mpg with RWD.

On the right a view of the front of a red 2022 Ford Explorer as it sits parked in front of a cityscape. On the right a view of a red 2022 Toyota 4Runner as it drives through Redwood National ForestTowing Capacity | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

Tow a maximum of 5,600 pounds when you choose a 2022 Ford Explorer. Otherwise, a 2022 Toyota 4Runner can only offer a maximum of 5,000 pounds worth of towing power.

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Safety Features | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, a rearview camera, rear cross-traffic alert, driver drowsiness warning, the MyKey driver system, forward collision warning, and lane-keep assist. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automated emergency braking, a rearview camera, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning.

On the left a view of the dash of a 2022 Ford Explorer and on the right a view of the dash and interior of a 2022 Toyota 4RunnerRatings & Reviews | 2022 Ford Explorer Vs. Toyota 4Runner

The 2022 Ford Explorer is proud to be an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. If that’s not enough, Car and Driver says, “The 2022 Explorer is the one that’s best suited for family duty.” Sadly, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner doesn’t have comparable IIHS ratings. Plus, Car and Driver states, “It’s utterly unrefined.”

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