Is the 2021 Ford Explorer a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 198.8 in. Class median 188.6 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 69.9 in. Class middle half 64.8 to 69.8 in.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $116 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 42% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 30% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Explorer a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the Explorer a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,925 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 198.8 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Explorer a good commuter car?
Yes. $116 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 42% of 137
Is the Explorer a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 69.9 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Explorer a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 42% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- XLT 4WD, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Explorer worth the money?
Yes. Priced 30% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $32,925
- Predicted price
- $46,978
- Gap
- -$14,053 (-30%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Explorer a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 954 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
What this cannot tell you
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