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Used
2023 Ford Explorer
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near
Clayton, NC
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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We worked with Doug and he was very helpful and made the
We worked with Doug and he was very helpful and made the process easy. While buying a car is always stressful ( for me at least) he was very nice and made it go smoothly.
Great car
Best car I’ve ever owned. Does everything I want//need it to do. Always starts in the morning. I’ve been camping with it and slept inside the car. Plenty of room






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Great Jeep Dealer
John Hiester CDJR dealership is a hidden gem here in the Sand Hills of NC. In our opinion, they have the best car dealer staff we've ever dealt with. From making an an appointment with Ms. Abby Smith, to visiting the dealership to work with sales representative Mr. Darrin Virden, and closing with Paula in finance, our experience was fantastic. Very professional staff, courteous, knowledgeable and patient, everyone made our buying experience easy, fast and efficient. Awesome group of individuals that we look forward to working with in the coming years!
2023 Ford Explorer XLT
Have only had vehicle for 3 weeks but really like it. I’ve had F150’s for the past 12 years and thought I’d miss my truck, but I’m really enjoying this explorer. It’s more comfortable and fun to drive and the gas mileage is better.






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It was a great experience! The staff was very knowledgeable and polite. Looks like they work in sync with each other. Made the process go super smooth.
Nice vehicle
Quiet, comfortable and powerful car. I have the twin turbo that puts out 400 hp. General gas mileage is 19-20 city and 24-25 highway. The only thing that I would change on this vehicle is that I would like to be able to turn off some of the automatic operations on a semi-permanent basis.






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Wonderful experience.
Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back. Very much appreciated them for all there help. Great
Impressive
This is the first explorer that I have owned in nearly 30 years. I am coming from a ram 1500. I am surprised how comfortable this explorer is I’m really enjoying the gas mileage between 21 to 23 in town. I have not taken a trip on the highway yet.






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Kels was awesome and made buying a truck easy, and pain
Kels was awesome and made buying a truck easy, and pain free. Would definitely recommend the crew and Kels at capital ford to anyone! Great group of people!






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Krystal was a very good sales woman Thank you you are the
Krystal was a very good sales woman Thank you you are the best thank you for your help




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Crossroads in apex are perfect 5?s
Top shelf service in the apex area! Charlie took great care of me from start to finish! Awesome service!






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2023 Ford Explorer Limited
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Very smooth and straight forward process!
Very smooth and straight forward process! My sales guy, Hunter, was great to do business with.






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Your salesman, Kels did an excellent job.
Your salesman, Kels did an excellent job. He was very knowledgable on the vehicle and paperwork required. He was exceptionally helpful by delivering our new truck since there was no other way for us to pick it up at Capital Ford






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Great experience, super great team, wish car buying was
Great experience, super great team, wish car buying was this easy all the time. Mike from finance already knew my preferences to add one after looking back over the 5 previous purchases!






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All went well very happy with the service department .
All went well very happy with the service department . All work was done to my satisfaction.






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I had a great experience with Brian Matte purchasing a
I had a great experience with Brian Matte purchasing a 2018 Honda Pilot. Brian was accommodating to me bringing my toddlers in with me, and made for the whole process to be completely stress free. Transparent, friendly, and honest from start to finish. Highly recommend Echopark Cary, and Brian for an easy no nonsense car buying experience.






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Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2025 Ford Explorer | $35,950 | 2 Good deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $25,183 | 15 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $17,527 | 10 Good deals |
About the 2023 Ford Explorer
Base shown (base trim).
- 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 2023 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2023 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2023 Explorer is $33,846, with pricing starting at $19,499.
What is the MPG of the 2023 Ford Explorer?
The 2023 Ford Explorer 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 trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
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Is the 2023 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2023 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2023 Explorer owners.
Is the 2023 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2023 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.0
62% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.0
Base (2 styles)
King Ranch (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
King Ranch 4WD | King Ranch RWD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $56,525 | Starting at $54,525 |
Combined MPG | |
20 | 21 |
Engine | |
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
Limited RWD | Limited 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $47,420 | Starting at $49,420 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
Platinum (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
Platinum RWD | Platinum 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $54,270 | Starting at $56,270 |
Combined MPG | |
26 | 23 |
Engine | |
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
ST (2 styles)
ST-Line (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
ST-Line RWD | ST-Line 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $46,355 | Starting at $48,355 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Timberline (1 style)
Style |
---|
Timberline 4WD |
Inventory price |
Starting at $49,330 |
Combined MPG |
21 |
Engine |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (2 styles)
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