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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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5 star!
5 star! Best car buying experience! All the models I wanted to test drive were ready for me, my salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful. Transparent, fair pricing.
I love my ST all except for seating.
I love my ST all except for seating. I’m just not a fan of European style seating soo we had an upholstery shop up grade them. Sooo much fun to drive! Great gas mileage considering I’m a lead foot. And when needed you can put a full 4x8 sheet of plywood in the back.
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Spoke with several Buick dealers and chose Gettel because
Spoke with several Buick dealers and chose Gettel because of the sales person, they found us the exact car we wanted, at the best price. You?ll be lucky if you get to work with John A!
Although pricey, this truck is awesome to drive .
Although pricey, this truck is awesome to drive . Very sharp looking and runs fast! I highly recommend ! We went from a Flex to this car and it was a seamless transition.
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2021 Ford Explorer Base RWD
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Gelmer was very professional and made the process
Gelmer was very professional and made the process seamless for me. Highly recommend. Out of state buyer. No surprises. Love my new f250 truck.
I often drive to the Michigan upper pennisula in the
I often drive to the Michigan upper pennisula in the winter. This SUV has never disappointed me. One time I was driving up to Sault Ste Marie early in the morning. The road was slippery with blowing snow. The outside air temp was MINUS 41. i was alone with hardly ever seeing another vehicle. I kept thinking "trust this vehicle" because my life literally depended on it. I had no problems. And everything was on high - the defroster, rear defrost, heated steering wheel, heated seat, radio and keeping my phone charger plugged in. And in case you wonder why I would venture out in these conditions - I was called for jury duty and made it on time !! It has also gotten me out of deep snow.
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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After seeing a 2025 Hyundai Palisade on Cars.
After seeing a 2025 Hyundai Palisade on Cars.com, we drove over 3 hours to Heafner Motors in Batesville, MS. We met our salesman, Luis, and he was great. After inspecting the car and test drive, we decided to purchase. The entire experience was the easiest purchase experience I've ever had for purchasing a car. We were in and out in an hour. No fuss, no muss. Overall, a great experience and I would do it all over again.
Explorer GREAT design!
The ford explorer is an outstanding suv. The new design in 2020 is stylish and the rear wheel drive/4 wheel drive option is state of the art. The ecoboost engines are economical and extremely powerful. Ford dealers are everywhere! Ford parts are common and easy to obtain! I looked at the competitors. Front wheel drive is not suitable for trucks in my opinion. The handling of a rear wheel drive vehicle is outstanding. I actually have a 2022 platinum with the 3.0 v6 and this 2021 base with the 2.3 4 cylinder. Happy with each!!!
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Cool and awesome staff amazing service from the cashier
Cool and awesome staff amazing service from the cashier Danielle I love Honda amazing experience
love the Ride
First time Explorer owner, had an Expedition that I loved but it was too high for my wife, so it went to our son. The Explorer Limited is lower, but still higher than a crossover or sedan which helps my visability. Love the electronics but concerned that they will have problems later on so I purchased a dealer extended warranty (bumper to bumper) that is 10 years 125,000 additional miles for piece of mind. Car drives like a dream, is VERY comfortable, has more than enough power even with the 4cyl (used to V8's). Gas mileage even with 4WD is great (23 city and almost 29 highway) not climbing hills. We will see how it does when we go north.
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Amazing place to buy a car
Amazing experience. I'd recommend anyone looking for a car to try CarMax first... There's zero pressure, tons of beautiful vehicles, and just an all around great place. Will definitely be buying from here in the future. They're willing to work with you if you don't have the best credit, and most importantly, they're just honest and transparent. Two very important things when spending tens of thousands of dollars. Put it this way, it was great enough experience for me to come online and leave reviews all over!
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Worked with Chandler, she had a lot of people inquiring
Worked with Chandler, she had a lot of people inquiring about that car, but she held onto it until I was able to get there after work!
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Ray was a cool salesperson.
Ray was a cool salesperson. Got a good deal on a good truck. Also easy to deal with.
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2021 Ford Explorer Base RWD
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Bought a great car from this place!
Bought a great car from this place! Love my new Subaru and the customer service was absolutely fantastic! Can’t say enough nice things about this dealership in Branson. The process of buying the car was quick and streamlined, dealer definitely knew what he was doing. Answered all the questions I had and gave me all the info I needed to get me on the road. Would definitely recommend this place!
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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good place to deal
I recently went to purchase a newer truck. John back was my salesperson he took my keys to my truck . I told him what I was looking for. We made a deal.This is my 3rd vehicle I bought from him he is a great saleperson and will go out of his way to make sure you are happy with puchase of a vehicle. Mann dodge jeep chrysler is the only place I would buy a vehicle from, everyone from sales to owner and service department is very nice and helpful. I wiill not buy from nobody else. Mann dodge is the only dealer I would go to and buy a vehicle
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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great service and people
We had our 3 year old along with, the gladbrook location was awesome with him being there. The suv we chose needed a few things repaired prior to us picking it up. They got right on it the same day. Definately will be going back when its time to get a new vehicle. 50 years as a business, they are the best place to buy a vehicle.
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Had a great and smooth experience buying a car with
Had a great and smooth experience buying a car with Anthony and Jose. Would highly recommend getting a car here!!
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2021 Ford Explorer BASE
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Kudos to Uebelhor Chevrolet
We received excellent service when buying our 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activa form Jack at Uebelhor Chevrolet in Jasper, Indiana. Straightforward and no high pressure sales pitch.
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Great inventory selection, Knowledgeable staff, Easy to
Great inventory selection, Knowledgeable staff, Easy to work with. some follow through, eager to earn business
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2021 Ford Explorer Base
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Robert Sala did a great job handling our recent purchase.
Robert Sala did a great job handling our recent purchase. Very nice experience! Thank you!
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My Beautiful Chrysler 200
After the horrifying wreck I thought I could never love another car like the last one. Then the fabulous sales staff at Carmax Kennesaw helped me find My beautiful Chrysler 200. She purrs like a kitten and handles like a dream. I couldn't be happier.
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Base | $22,836 | 5 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Base | $21,222 | 20 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Base | $17,908 | 12 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Base | $14,975 | 19 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Base | $12,178 | 23 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Base | $12,930 | 13 Great deals |
| 2015 Ford Explorer Base | $10,852 | 6 Great deals |
About the 2021 Ford Explorer Base
Base shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2021 Ford Explorer Base cost?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Base price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Explorer Base is $19,389, with pricing starting at $13,995.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer Base?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Base offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 24 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 options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Ford Explorer Base?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Base compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2021 Ford Explorer Base reliable?
The 2021 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Explorer owners.
88% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.7
- Interior
- 4.5
- Performance
- 4.7
- Value
- 4.4
- Exterior
- 4.7
- Reliability
- 4.4
Base (2 styles)
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Ford Explorer trims
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Ford Explorer 2021 XLT
118 Great Deals out of 531 listings starting at $12,158
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Ford Explorer 2021 Limited
93 Great Deals out of 267 listings starting at $14,577
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Ford Explorer 2021 ST
19 Great Deals out of 186 listings starting at $20,499
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Ford Explorer 2021 Platinum
11 Great Deals out of 68 listings starting at $18,995
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Ford Explorer 2021 King Ranch
2 Great Deals out of 21 listings starting at $20,980
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Ford Explorer 2021 Timberline
6 Great Deals out of 21 listings starting at $22,954
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