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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $52,884

    MSRP $60,095

    Est. $974/mo

    Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

    4.9
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    Carol Stream, IL (8 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $53,923

    MSRP $58,795

    Est. $993/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (29 mi)

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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)

    $45,265

    MSRP $50,765

    Est. $833/mo

    Hawk Ford of St. Charles

    4.7
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    St Charles, IL (17 mi)
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  • Gray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer TremorGray 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $54,098

    MSRP $62,905

    Est. $996/mo

    Golf Mill Ford

    4.9
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    Niles, IL (14 mi)
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  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineRapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $45,976

    Est. $847/mo

    Fair Oaks Ford

    4.7
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    Naperville, IL (14 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-LineAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $45,100

    $250

    MSRP $49,350

    Est. $830/mo

    Wickstrom Auto Group

    5.0
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    Barrington, IL (22 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $51,130

    MSRP $51,130

    Est. $941/mo

    Westfield Ford

    4.3
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    Countryside, IL (9 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $44,348

    MSRP $49,220

    Est. $817/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (29 mi)

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  • Red Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumRed Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumRed Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumRed Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumRed Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumRed Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $53,016

    $500

    MSRP $59,290

    Est. $976/mo

    Arlington Heights Ford

    5.0
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    Arlington Heights, IL (18 mi)
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  • Medium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveMedium Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $45,020

    $500

    MSRP $51,805

    Est. $829/mo

    Rod Baker Ford

    4.6
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    Plainfield, IL (23 mi)
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  • White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveWhite Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $44,629

    $1.5K

    MSRP $50,715

    Est. $822/mo

    Schaumburg Ford

    4.0
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    Schaumburg, IL (13 mi)
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  • Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveBlack Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,652

    MSRP $44,770

    Est. $712/mo

    Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

    4.8
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    North Riverside, IL (10 mi)
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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $44,315

    $1K
    Est. $816/mo

    Packey Webb Ford

    4.7
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    Downers Grove, IL (6 mi)
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  • White 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $48,458

    $4.8K

    MSRP $53,330

    Est. $892/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (29 mi)

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  • Vapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveVapor Blue Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $43,998

    MSRP $49,930

    Est. $810/mo

    Willowbrook Ford Kia

    4.7
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    Willowbrook, IL (9 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $38,488

    $500

    MSRP $44,900

    Est. $709/mo

    Joe Rizza Ford Lincoln

    4.3
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    Orland Park, IL (21 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer PlatinumAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

    $53,481

    MSRP $61,640

    Est. $985/mo

    Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

    4.7
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    Oak Lawn, IL (16 mi)
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  • Space White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveSpace White Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $43,575

    MSRP $49,775

    Est. $802/mo

    Murgado Ford of Chicago

    4.2
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    Chicago, IL (16 mi)
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  • SPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A PkgSPACE WHITE METALLIC 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg

    $47,500

    MSRP $51,500

    Est. $875/mo

    Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort

    4.8
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    Frankfort, IL (27 mi)
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  • White 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $46,438

    MSRP $51,310

    Est. $855/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (29 mi)

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  • Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)Carbonized Gray Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active (200A)

    $40,958

    $1K
    Est. $754/mo

    Huntley Ford

    4.3
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    Huntley, IL (29 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $49,320

    MSRP $49,320

    Est. $908/mo

    Highland Park Ford Lincoln

    4.6
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    Highland Park, IL (23 mi)
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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer ActiveStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Active

    $45,699

    5,139 mi.
    Est. $841/mo

    Phillips Chevrolet

    5.0
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    Frankfort, IL (27 mi)
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  • STAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer STSTAR WHITE MET TRI-COAT 2026 Ford Explorer ST

    $58,569

    MSRP $63,790

    Est. $1,078/mo

    Haggerty Ford

    5.0
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    West Chicago, IL (12 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer TremorAgate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $47,161

    Est. $868/mo

    Ron Tirapelli Ford

    4.4
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    Shorewood, IL (27 mi)
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  • Agate Black Metallic 2026 Ford Explorer ST-Line

    $49,623

    MSRP $54,495

    Est. $914/mo

    Sutton Ford

    4.4
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    Matteson, IL (29 mi)

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  • Star White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer TremorStar White 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $54,862

    MSRP $63,205

    Est. $1,010/mo

    Heller Ford

    4.5
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    $399 delivery from El Paso, IL (96 mi)
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  • Tan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer TremorTan 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor

    $49,998

    $1K
    6,225 mi.
    Est. $921/mo

    CarMax Greenville

    2.1
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    $349 delivery to Hillside, IL (4 mi)
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Ford Explorer prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2025 Ford Explorer $43,914 54 Great deals
2024 Ford Explorer $38,714 10 Great deals
2023 Ford Explorer $34,533 9 Great deals
2022 Ford Explorer $30,748 14 Great deals
2021 Ford Explorer $25,966 9 Great deals
2020 Ford Explorer $24,942 7 Great deals
2019 Ford Explorer $16,957 8 Good deals
2018 Ford Explorer $16,138 9 Great deals
2017 Ford Explorer $14,753 13 Great deals

About the 2026 Ford Explorer

Basics

Active (100A) RWD 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)
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FAQs

How much does the 2026 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2026 Ford Explorer price depends on trim level and optional features. Prices typically start at $38,465 and go as high as $56,905 for fully loaded models.

What is the MPG of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The 2026 Ford Explorer compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:


Trims

Active w/100A Pkg (2 styles)

Style
Active w/100A Pkg RWD Active w/100A Pkg 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $38,465 Starting at $40,465
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)

Active w/200A Pkg (2 styles)

Style
Active w/200A Pkg RWD Active w/200A Pkg 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $40,585 Starting at $42,585
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)

Platinum (2 styles)

Style
Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $50,965 Starting at $52,965
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)

ST (2 styles)

Style
ST 4WD ST RWD
Inventory price
Starting at $56,905 Starting at $54,905
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)

ST-Line (2 styles)

Style
ST-Line RWD ST-Line 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $45,155 Starting at $47,155
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)

Tremor (1 style)

Style
Tremor 4WD
Inventory price
Starting at $48,965
Combined MPG
21
Engine
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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