Compare 2025 Ford Explorer Active vs 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line
| 2025 Ford Explorer Active | 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line |
Engine |
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| 2.3L Turbocharged I-4 | 2.3L Turbocharged I-4 |
Horsepower |
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| 300 hp | 300 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) |
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| 21/28 * | 21/28 * |
Seating Capacity |
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| 7 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
Wheels |
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| 18″ Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels | 20″ Ebony Machined-Painted Aluminum Wheels |
Sound System |
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| 6 Speakers | B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 10 Speakers Including Subwoofer |
Remote Start |
|
| Optional | Standard |
First & Second Row Heated Seats |
|
| First Row Only | Standard |
2025 Ford Explorer Active vs 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line
Serving Livonia, MI
The popularity of the midsize Ford Explorer SUV was well-established several decades ago. It has maintained its appeal thanks to thoughtful evolution across six generations. The 2025 Ford Explorer is a mid-generation model that introduces a fresh look to the interior and exterior. Some trims also benefit from BlueCruise hands-free driving for the first time. In 2025, the first two of the Explorer’s four trim levels are the Active and the ST-Line. How do these trim levels compare in essential areas?
Performance
The 2025 Ford Explorer Active and ST-Line are comparably equipped under the hood. They both draw 300 horsepower from a four-cylinder, turbo 2.3-liter gas engine. In addition, they are both outfitted with a 10-speed auto transmission and rear-wheel drive. You can upgrade to an all-wheel drivetrain.
Appearance
The 2025 Explorer continues to have a tall yet subtly rounded nose, a flat roof, and sweeping, angled accents over the door panels. At the front, the grille is reshaped and now has a scale-style mesh pattern. The pointed headlights that connect to the grille are outlined by LED light. At the rear, the thick bumper and unique, pronged taillights add a modern touch. The 2025 Explorer Active’s exterior is outfitted with 18-inch wheels, a Class III hitch, keyless entry, LED exterior lighting, and a power liftgate. The ST-Line builds on these features with 20-inch wheels, a black grille, dark exterior lighting, and black lower-body cladding.
Features
Select the 2025 Ford Explorer Active. Your SUV will have a six-speaker sound system, Google-based tech, a wireless smartphone app connection, a three-zone climate control system, heated front seats, forward collision mitigation, and others. Options for the Active include a remote engine start, a heated steering wheel, and synthetic leather material. The ST-Line adds BlueCruise, a surround-view camera, parking sensors, a B&O sound system with ten speakers, black leather seats with red stitching, and adaptive cruise control. Options include massaging front seats, power-folding third-row seats, heated second-row seats, a powered steering column, a wireless charger, interior ambient lights, and sunshades.
Test Drive the Ford Explorer Today
At Bill Brown Ford, we always focus on providing each customer with our full support and friendly service. Visit us today to compare the Active and ST-Line trim levels.
* EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.