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| Invoice* | $31,938 to $52,416 | $39,386 to $44,133 |
| MPG - City | 18 - 23 | 19 |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 28 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | 3.3-liter V-6 (regular gas), Inline-4, V-6 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 | 7 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Ford Explorer is much higher than that for the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Performance
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Ford Explorer is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Land Rover Discovery Sport.