For the same model year, dealers ask 66 points more than private sellers; OR is the cheapest state at +27% and NC the priciest at +66%; a four-wheel drive Explorer Sport Trac asks +54% against the median of its model year.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | 12 | |
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 9 | |
| 2008 | — | 9 | |
| 2007 | — | 10 | |
| 2005 | — | 9 | |
| 2004 | — | 14 | |
| 2003 | — | 9 | |
| 2001 | — | 10 | |
| 2000 | — | 8 | |
| 1991 | — | 11 |
For the 2007 model year, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac has a median asking price of $8,000; the Dodge Dakota asks $6,900. It is the priciest of the two, 16% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Explorer Sport Trac the dealer markup works out at 66% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 149 | +10.5% | $4,948 |
| Dealer | 92 | +76.9% | $8,253 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2004 Explorer Sport Trac, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | baseline | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford Explorer Sport Trac is drivetrain: 4WD asks +54% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 99 | +54.0% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 74 | +6.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Explorer Sport Trac asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NC at +66%, cheapest OR at +27% — 40 points apart, which on a $5,500 car is roughly $2,183.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OR | 15 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| CA | 50 | |
| TX | 33 | |
| WA | 37 | |
| NC | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Explorer Sport Trac cost?
The median asking price is $5,500 across 289 live listings. A 1991 asks about $8,995 and a 2013 about $11,973. The most listed year is 2004, at $3,995. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Explorer Sport Trac valuation tool.
Is a used Explorer Sport Trac cheaper than a Dodge Dakota?
No. For the 2007 model year the Explorer Sport Trac has a median asking price of $8,000 and the Dodge Dakota $6,900, so the Explorer Sport Trac asks 16% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Explorer Sport Trac from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 76.9% above and private sellers 10.5% above, a gap of about $7,950 on a 2013 at $11,973.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Explorer Sport Trac?
Of the states with enough listings, OR asks least at +26.6% against the national median, and NC most at +66.3%. On the typical $5,500 Explorer Sport Trac that spread is about $2,183.
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