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2018 Ford Explorer
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near
Columbia, SC
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Hello Folks, I Just want to pass this along.
Hello Folks, I Just want to pass this along. If you’re looking for a Great Sales Person Ben Reinert is your guy. He is a very Calm & Caring. He wants to make you Happy with with the Deal. I sold my Truck on Marketplace and he even was Patient as I was able to make more doing it this way. He even has people coming from NJ down to Seaford. He made everything seem Seamless. I Highly Recommend Ben. He is the Last Salesman you will ever have to Speak with. Good Luck 🍀 Everyone !
Highly recommend buying a used 2018 Explorer
This is my fourth Explorer. I decided in 2018 to order the top-of-the-line Platinum. This vehicle has all the bells and whistles for a person that wants the luxury of one of Fords top models. It has Platinum leather seats that are very comfortable. If you can find today, buy it. It has the 3.5L V6 that has great power on acceleration. You can only buy a V6 now on the 2025 Explorer ST which is a 3.0L. The cost is around $60,000 Loaded.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Matt was a joy to work with!
Matt was a joy to work with! We highly recommend him to anyone in the market. He was a calming presence during what’s usually a stressful time and made the entire process easy. Thank you, Matt! My husband and I would absolutely tell anyone to visit Magic Auto Sales for their car-buying needs.
3rd row seat folding mechanism
Love this car overall but I have only one complaint. I was putting some boxes in the rear of the car and one of the boxes must have touched the the rear seat folding mechanism as all of a sudden it tried to unfold the seats. If my grandchildren had been sitting there strapped in I hate to think what may have happened!! Wish you had coverage over the mechanism so this wouldn’t happen.
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Great value, Nida was pleasant and efficient, we did a
Great value, Nida was pleasant and efficient, we did a lot of the transaction online.
My dream car
This is my 4th Ford Explorer over the last 20 years and I am very happy. Every time I upgrade is nicer in every aspect. I am glad that after so many people telling me to just go to another style and company, I made the right decision.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Amazing Dealership!!
We just bought our Bronco HLE this week from AutoPark Ford Laporte. Wow, what a team! Tim( sales consultant) and Dave( Finance Manager) were exceptional from the start! I asked a ton of questions and received answers on all of them. They had a very rare Bronco Heritage Limited edition and charged me MSRP, almost the whole country was charging 5-25k over MSRP. They received 3 other calls but gave me time to make my decision and do my research and never for one second made me feel pressured or played any “sales games”. I have spoken with many dealers and this was by far the best dealership I have ever bought a car from. Dave is finance was awesome, he was so fair with pricing and worked hard to find the best rate and gave me breaks on pricing for the add ons to ensure my families bronco stayed on great condition long after I left the lot. The customer first approach was evident from the first contact to the follow up on my 5/6 calls to Tim after to learn the complexities of all the new tech on the Bronco! What a great team Brent ( manager) has assembled! If you are looking for a hassle free, customer centric experience at the best pricing - you better call this team! The Gallaghers
Very good car, durable and trustworthy
Love the inside room, 3rd row seat and the fact that the 2nd and 3rd row can be collapsed. Love the rear camera and all of the functions of being able to bring my phone apps up on the screen. So good for our very busy, on the go lifestyle
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Mario was very professional and had a great personality.
Mario was very professional and had a great personality. It was very nice dealing with a person who was positive and enjoying his job. More people need to be more like him!!
100% in love with my Explorer!
I’m absolutely in love with my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT! It’s exterior appearance is eye catching and the inside is so nice. Lots of room and meets all the needs for me and my family!
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Sands has a great customer experience from the Classic
Sands has a great customer experience from the Classic Cars on display to the low pressure sales while we looked for the perfect vehicle. Our salesperson Brian Yahia was great getting answers to our questions and providing assistance to locate the color and features we wanted. We shopped on a Sunday and were surprised to find out that they would have been willing to stick around to let us drive our new Traverse out that evening. We have purchases a lot of cars in the past 45 years and Sands a good dealership to do business with.
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Jose in the service department is very efficient and
Jose in the service department is very efficient and effective. He clearly makes the customer feel heard and not pressed. He made a quick service appointment and was able to assist with transportation as well. Good Job J!
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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This dealership doesn’t negotiate price.
This dealership doesn’t negotiate price. I randomly walked in one day and Michel helped me out, he sent me different car options over a few days and ultimately helped me purchase a great car. It was a quick and easy process which I appreciated and also a no pressure environment which was nice.
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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Salespeople were very helpful and answered every
Salespeople were very helpful and answered every question. Test drives went smoothly. Transaction went easily. Information was always available and thorough. Would recommend to anyone.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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The staff is respectful and patient.
The staff is respectful and patient. They explained things for me to understand. Good customer service. They were not as pushy like other dealerships/service stations. I am a repeated customer.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Bryan was a great service advisor.
Bryan was a great service advisor. We needed some maintenance and warranty work. He gave us a time estimate and finished earlier. That?s always welcomed. He was personable and kept me informed on where they were in the process.
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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2018 Ford Explorer Base
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Madison was very helpful and very consistent in her
Madison was very helpful and very consistent in her efforts and checking on my current interest. She is a very good sales person.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Bill Hawkins@Sunland Park Dodge helped me pick my new Jeep! He did an excellent job helping me through phone since it’s a far drive from where I live. I was able to get everything done through phone and all I had to do is go and sign and pick up my Jeep.
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2018 Ford Explorer XLT
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Today we purchased a 2023 Ford edge.
Today we purchased a 2023 Ford edge. I definitely would recommend buying a vehicle from them. They go above and beyond to get you the best deal. Jimmy and Heidi were fantastic to work with. They are very helpful and such a pleasure to do business with making buying a vehicle stress free. Jimmy did a fantastic job with our deal!!! Thank you to Mike George as well working with Jimmy on our deal.
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Quality service provided by Sammy.
Quality service provided by Sammy. Very P professional all the away around. So far, so good.
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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Chad was very helpful and knowledgable about the Tahoe we
Chad was very helpful and knowledgable about the Tahoe we looked at. We just couldn't agree on a price. I would recommend Nash Chevrolet.
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
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It was all great looking and buying my new car at this
It was all great looking and buying my new car at this dealership.Everyone was nice and helpful in the buying process. And they new alot about my car.
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
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I purchase a 2019 Qx60 my experience was very very good
I purchase a 2019 Qx60 my experience was very very good sale person Thomas pates did a wonderful job to get me in this car everyone was helpful I will purchase another vehicle from there I am from Milwaukee thanks carwise
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2018 Ford Explorer Sport
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Love My NEW Car
1st new car in 30 years! Great experience. Both Chris and Devin were VERY helpful! My car dealership of choice from now on. Thanks guys.
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $47,543 | |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $32,319 | 7 Good deals |
About the 2018 Ford Explorer
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2018 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2018 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2018 Explorer is $16,617, with pricing starting at $6,984.
What is the MPG of the 2018 Ford Explorer?
The 2018 Ford Explorer offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Ford Explorer?
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Is the 2018 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2018 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Explorer owners.
Is the 2018 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2018 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort
- 4.9
- Interior
- 4.8
- Performance
- 4.8
- Value
- 4.6
- Exterior
- 4.8
- Reliability
- 4.8
96% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.9
- Interior
- 4.8
- Performance
- 4.8
- Value
- 4.6
- Exterior
- 4.8
- Reliability
- 4.8
Base (2 styles)
Limited (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Limited FWD | Limited 4WD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $42,090 | Starting at $44,240 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 22 | 21 |
| Engine | |
| 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Platinum (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| Platinum 4WD |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $53,940 |
| Combined MPG |
| 18 |
| Engine |
| 365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Sport (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| Sport 4WD |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $45,950 |
| Combined MPG |
| 18 |
| Engine |
| 365.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (2 styles)
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