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2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
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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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Jayson was so easy to work with-he made it easy and fast!
Jayson was so easy to work with-he made it easy and fast! 10 out of 10- would buy with Jayson again!
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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Victor and the whole team at McGrath Honda of elgin are
Victor and the whole team at McGrath Honda of elgin are great always feel welcomed, huge reason why I keep returning
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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Nick Pashos did an amazing job taking the time to make
Nick Pashos did an amazing job taking the time to make sure I was happy with my purchase. Michael Minner was great in finance with explaining all the details and working with me financially.
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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Had the great pleasure of working with Paul Macchi to
Had the great pleasure of working with Paul Macchi to purchase my new Malibu, car wasnt checked in with the dealership, brand new arrival. brought to my attention and i purchased. good guy with common sense approach to selling and completing the deal. Thank you very much Paul
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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I received an excellent service from sales service
I received an excellent service from sales service excellent service thank you for all your attention Marina and Mr. Habib very nice people
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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Service manager and his team made a bad situation from a
Service manager and his team made a bad situation from a bad tire service job as smooth of a fix as possible. They took care of me and my car.
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Words can’t express how efficient my experience at Honda
Words can’t express how efficient my experience at Honda at Superstition Springs was after taking a lengthy break from this location and going elsewhere for my car services. For the BEST service and care, please ask for Dakota! He is a veteran in the business, yet very humble, kind and willing to give you the best service for your vehicle with ultimate transparency. Also if you need to utilize Honda’s shuttle service, Mike will take good care of you. For reference, I brought in my 2015 Honda Fit in for a A/C flush & charge along with an oil change. Thank you Dakota, I am now a devoted Honda at Superstition Springs customer once again!
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Professional, yet friendly with no pressure sales.
Professional, yet friendly with no pressure sales. I felt respected. Fair prices. Have already recommended to several people including co-workers. Austin was who I dealt with.
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Very good experience.
Very good experience. Friendly and courteous sales people No pressure to buy Will buy from them in the future
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At Audi Norwell received excellent service.
At Audi Norwell received excellent service. My sales person Jimmy Liberidis was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in all matters concerning the purchasing of my car. I He is an excellent salesman and a gentleman. Frank Giasullo
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Great folks, quick and easy buying process!
Great folks, quick and easy buying process! It was 100 times easier and faster than buying a new Phone! I will definitely be heading back when I'm in the market for my next car or truck
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It was a pleasure working with Mike C on the purchase of
It was a pleasure working with Mike C on the purchase of my truck. He was attentive and efficient. He truly understands customer needs and how to give a positive buyer experience. I will definitely recommend him to family and friends.
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Pat Sills was very professional and helpful in both
Pat Sills was very professional and helpful in both guiding my wife and I through the process of finding a new truck and also instructing us about the new technology which came with it. A very pleasant experience.
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I had an awesome experience buying my vehicle at
I had an awesome experience buying my vehicle at QCautoplex/QCjeeps. The whole process took maybe 5 minutes, and they gave me the highest trade-in value by far compared to other places I checked. No pushy salespeople, no 4 square games, just super straightforward. I could not say anything bad about this place just a good experience quick easy see through experience.
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Keith and Scott provided the most stress free,
Keith and Scott provided the most stress free, professional car buying experience that I have experienced. They were helpful to the point of referring me to a local shop capable of providing a detailed, third party inspection...then ultimately driving it to/from the shop. There was no pressure, even when we ultimately decided this wasn't the right time to make this particular purchase. The overall experience was refreshing. I will be monitoring their inventory, as there's a good chance I'll ultimately buy my next vehicle from them.
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Bought a truck from Pride auto sales and it was a great experience. The sales and administration staff was excellent. The entire purchase was top notch
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Ricky was amazing!
Ricky was amazing! Was not pushy at all like a lot of sales people are these days. Cody and Preston made the worst part of the whole car buying process to be easy quick and fun! Highly recommend Kunes Platteville and the team.
Ford Explorer prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum | $39,514 | 8 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum | $33,571 | 19 Great deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum | $26,298 | 41 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer Platinum | $21,949 | 5 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum | $19,347 | 13 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum | $17,168 | 26 Great deals |
| 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | $16,017 | 19 Great deals |
About the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum
Platinum shown.
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum cost?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum price depends on several factors, including optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2021 Explorer Platinum is $29,410, with pricing starting at $21,870.
What is the MPG of the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum offers up to 18 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 options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum 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
Platinum (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| Platinum RWD | Platinum 4WD |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $52,730 | Starting at $53,335 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 20 | 25 |
| Engine | |
| 365.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
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Ford Explorer trims
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Ford Explorer 2021 XLT
145 Great Deals out of 599 listings starting at $12,811
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Ford Explorer 2021 Limited
102 Great Deals out of 279 listings starting at $14,960
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Ford Explorer 2021 ST
30 Great Deals out of 224 listings starting at $22,491
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Ford Explorer 2021 Base
26 Great Deals out of 69 listings starting at $13,995
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Ford Explorer 2021 Timberline
6 Great Deals out of 25 listings starting at $15,400
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