Bronco vs Explorer

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Ford Bronco
Ford

Bronco

Price from $40,495
Monthly payment $471
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Ford Explorer
Ford

Explorer

Price from $49,355
Monthly payment $574
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Specifications

  Bronco Explorer
Manufacturer Ford Ford
Starting price $40,495 $49,355
Monthly payment $471 $574
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 18.0 mpg 21.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 452 g/mi–578 g/mi 377 g/mi–467 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Ford Bronco and Ford Explorer suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Bronco starts at $40,495; Explorer starts at $49,355. The difference is $8,860, making Bronco about 18% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Bronco — $471; Explorer — $574. The difference is $103 per month, with Bronco lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Bronco — 18.0 mpg; Explorer — 21.0 mpg. Explorer uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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