What does a 2025 Ford Explorer cost to run?
Active RWD, 24 mpg
$1,600a year in fuel
- 13.3 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $49,650.
- Median SUV: $1,536 a year (168 models, 2025).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD | $40,050 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $49,650 |
| Active 4WD | $42,050 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $52,067 |
| ST-Line RWD | $45,020 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $54,620 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $47,020 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $57,037 |
| Platinum RWD | $52,525 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $62,125 |
| Platinum 4WD | $54,525 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $64,542 |
| ST RWD | $54,770 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $65,741 |
| ST 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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