For the same model year, dealers ask 20 points more than private sellers; MO is the cheapest state at -21% and AZ the priciest at +41%.
Ford Explorer Sport price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 7 | |
| 2022 | — | 15 | |
| 2019 | — | 7 | |
| 2018 | — | 10 | |
| 2017 | 2× | 32 | |
| 2016 | — | 25 | |
| 2015 | — | 13 | |
| 2014 | — | 6 | |
| 2013 | — | 8 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Explorer Sport the dealer markup works out at 20% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 201 | +16.7% | $13,031 |
| Private seller | 117 | -3.7% | $8,868 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 Explorer Sport, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 31%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 19 | |
| 100–125k miles | 22 | |
| 125–150k miles | 20 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Explorer Sport asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is AZ at +41%, cheapest MO at -21% — 61 points apart, which on a $11,995 car is roughly $7,365.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 14 | |
| WI | 18 | |
| OR | 47 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| CA | 73 | |
| CO | 23 | |
| MN | 32 | |
| NV | 13 | |
| WA | 27 | |
| AZ | 19 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Explorer Sport cost?
The median asking price is $11,995 across 393 live listings. A 2013 asks about $8,495 and a 2023 about $24,999. The most listed year is 2017, at $14,995.
Is it cheaper to buy a Explorer Sport from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.7% above and private sellers 3.7% below, a gap of about $3,467 on a 2022 at $16,995.
How much value does a Explorer Sport lose per 25,000 miles?
About 17% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 Explorer Sport, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Explorer Sport valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Explorer Sport?
Of the states with enough listings, MO asks least at -20.9% against the national median, and AZ most at +40.5%. On the typical $11,995 Explorer Sport that spread is about $7,365.
Why do Explorer Sport prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 32 listings of the 2017 Explorer Sport, the priciest tenth asks 2× what the cheapest tenth does: $17,800 against $8,999.
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