What does a 2026 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: $48,065.
- Median SUV: $1,600 a year (156 models, 2026).
- 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 | $38,465 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $48,065 |
| Active w/100A Pkg RWD | $38,465 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $48,065 |
| Active 4WD | $40,465 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $50,482 |
| Active w/100A Pkg 4WD | $40,465 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $50,482 |
| Active (200A) RWD | $40,585 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $50,185 |
| Active w/200A Pkg RWD | $40,585 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $50,185 |
| Active (200A) 4WD | $42,585 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $52,602 |
| Active w/200A Pkg 4WD | $42,585 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $52,602 |
| ST-Line RWD | $45,155 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $54,755 |
| ST-Line 4WD | $47,155 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $57,172 |
| Tremor 4WD | $48,965 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $59,936 |
| Platinum RWD | $50,965 | 24 mpg | $1,600 | $0.13 | $60,565 |
| Platinum 4WD | $52,965 | 23 mpg | $1,670 | $0.14 | $62,982 |
| ST RWD | $54,905 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $65,876 |
| ST 4WD | $56,905 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $68,425 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
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