Is the 2023 Ford Explorer a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 198.8 in. Class median 188.4 in.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 69.9 in. Class middle half 64.4 to 69.1 in.
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166.
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 | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 63% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 27% 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.2 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the Explorer a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,760 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 198.8 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Explorer a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 43% of 154
Is the Explorer a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 69.9 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Explorer a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Police Interceptor Utility AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Explorer worth the money?
Yes. Priced 27% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $36,760
- Predicted price
- $50,537
- Gap
- -$13,777 (-27%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 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 1,096 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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