Comparison - GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate 2023 - vs - Ford Explorer ST-Line 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
94,555
Updated: 
08 Feb 2023
$
46,600
Updated: 
21 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
7
6
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.00gals
17.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Onyx Black
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Summit White
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Redwood Metallic
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Midnight Blue Metallic
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Volcanic Red Tintcoat
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Frosted Pine Metallic
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Titanium Rush Metallic
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Color: 
Stone Blue Metallic
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Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
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Atlas Blue Metallic
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Iconic Silver Metallic
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Carbonized Gray Metallic
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Agate Black Metallic
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Forged Green Metallic
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Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Plenty of space throughout the three rows of seats,
several good engine choices,
comfortable ride.

Cons
More expensive than Chevrolet analogue,
most models guzzle gas,
might not fit in your garage.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Comfortable ride and quiet interior
Climate control system is impressive
Optional 6.2-liter V8 makes robust power
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Hard to maneuver in parking lots and city streets
Driver's seat lacks adjustability
Ponderous handling
Not much different than the less expensive Chevrolet Tahoe

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
18.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
16
Cylinders: 
8
V
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
6.20L
2.30L
Torque: 
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
310ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
420hp
at 5 600rpm
300hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Driver assisted parking assist
Adaptive cruise control
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
210.00in
198.80in
Width: 
81.00in
78.90in
Height: 
76.50in
69.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
7.90in
Wheel Base: 
120.90in
119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.40
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
44.50in
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
42.00in
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
61.50in
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
66.00in
61.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
61.30in
59.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
64.80in
61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
122.90cu.ft
87.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
8000lbs
5300lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
25.50cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
5827.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
12-way power driver seat
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
12-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Massaging
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power folding split-bench third row seats
Multi-level heating
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
18 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
10.2" infotainment display size
Bose premium brand speakers
USB connection
Video monitor
1 Subwoofer(S)
12 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 x 9.0
20 In.
Wheels more: 
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Level 3 self-driving
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Emergency Braking Preparation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 250A
Outfitters Bike – FrontLoader
Outfitters Cargo – MegaWarrior
Outfitters Cargo – SkyBox
Class IV Trailer Tow Package
Smoker's Package
Exterior Options: 
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Splash Guards
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Roof Rails
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
Cargo Area Management System
2nd Row Bench
Cooler Bag W/Adjustable Carrying Strap
Cargo Organizer - Large
Cargo Mat
Cargo Organizer - Standard

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
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