What does a 2021 Ford Explorer cost to run?
RWD, 24 mpg
$1,600a year in fuel
- 13.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $42,525.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (137 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $32,925 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $42,525 |
| AWD | $34,925 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $44,942 |
| XLT RWD | $35,075 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $44,675 |
| XLT 4WD | $37,075 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $47,092 |
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | $40,845 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $50,061 |
| Limited RWD | $45,255 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $54,855 |
| Timberline 4WD | $46,015 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $56,986 |
| Limited 4WD | $47,255 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $57,272 |
| ST 4WD | $49,000 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $60,520 |
| Hybrid Limited RWD | $50,105 | 27 mpg | $1,422 | $0.12 | $58,638 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | $52,105 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $61,321 |
| Limited HEV 4WD | $52,430 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $61,646 |
| King Ranch RWD | $52,600 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $64,120 |
| Platinum RWD | $52,730 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $64,250 |
| Platinum 4WD | $53,335 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $62,551 |
| Platinum HEV 4WD | $53,335 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $62,551 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | $53,335 | 25 mpg | $1,536 | $0.13 | $62,551 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $54,600 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $66,120 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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