What does a 2020 Ford Explorer cost to run?
RWD, 24 mpg
$1,600a year in fuel
- 13.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $42,365.
- Median SUV: $1,670 a year (131 models, 2020).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $32,765 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $42,365 |
| AWD | $34,765 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $44,782 |
| XLT RWD | $36,925 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $46,525 |
| XLT 4WD | $38,925 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $48,942 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,615 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $49,831 |
| Limited RWD | $48,380 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $57,980 |
| Limited 4WD | $50,380 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $60,397 |
| Hybrid Limited RWD | $52,530 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $60,759 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $54,725 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $63,941 |
| ST 4WD | $54,740 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $66,260 |
| Limited HEV 4WD | $55,050 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $64,266 |
| Platinum 4WD | $58,250 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $69,770 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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