2011 Ford Explor Will Cost $28,190

The Explorer comes in three trims (base, XLT and Limited), each with an impressive list of standard features: power windows, locks and mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, spotter mirrors, AC, LED tail lamps;, steering wheel-mounted controls, plus new safety features such as trailer-sway control, hill start assist and "Curve Control" (a stability control feature).

Also standard on all models is a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, six-speed auto transmission, with front-wheel drive.

The 2011 Explorer competes against Chevy Traverse ($29,224), Honda Pilot ($28,045) and Mazda CX-9 ($28,805).

Below, the standard features and options for each model:

Base: $28,190

• 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
• Seven-passenger seating
• Cloth seats
• Six-speaker audio system with 4.2-inch LCD screen

• Trailer Tow Package, Class III

• 18-inch aluminum wheels
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• Satellite radio
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob
• Reverse sensing system
• Automatic headlamps
• Security system

• Sync and MyFord Touch
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Eight-speaker audio system
• Rearview camera
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather trimmed seats ($750 add-on to Package 1)

• 20-inch aluminum wheels
• Leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Sony audio system
• Sync and MyFord Touch with three LCD screens
• Push-button start
• Rearview camera
• Ambient lighting
• Power-adjustable pedals

• Power liftgate
• Power-folding third row
• Perforated-leather seats
• Heated and cooled front-row seats
• Voice-activated navigation system

• Park assist
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Adaptive cruise control with collision warning system
• Blind spot warning system
• High-intensity-discharge headlamps