What does a 2024 Ford Explorer cost to run?
RWD, 24 mpg
$1,600a year in fuel
- 13.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $46,460.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (172 models, 2024).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $36,860 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $46,460 |
| XLT RWD | $38,670 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $48,270 |
| Base 4WD | $38,860 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $48,877 |
| XLT 4WD | $40,670 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $50,687 |
| ST-Line RWD | $46,455 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $56,055 |
| Limited RWD | $47,520 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $57,120 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $48,455 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $58,472 |
| Timberline 4WD | $49,430 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $60,401 |
| Limited 4WD | $49,520 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $59,537 |
| ST RWD | $50,105 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $61,625 |
| ST 4WD | $52,105 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $63,625 |
| King Ranch RWD | $54,625 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $65,596 |
| Platinum RWD | $54,770 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $65,741 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $56,625 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $68,145 |
| Platinum 4WD | $56,770 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $68,290 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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