A 2018 Ford Explorer Sport still asks 53% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 suvs we price, that ranks #39, above the 50% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−32%), after which losses ease to about 21.1% a year. Calculated from 174 listings.
Ford Explorer Sport value by year
The newest Explorer Sport at under half the 2022 price is the 2014, with a median asking price of $7,500 (44% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,999 | $25,999 | 7 | |
| 2022 | $13,500 | $18,950 | 15 | |
| 2021 | $7,500 | $19,897 | 5 | |
| 2019 | $11,498 | $19,150 | 7 | |
| 2018 | $11,988 | $18,999 | 8 | |
| 2017 | $8,800 | $16,991 | 30 | |
| 2016 | $7,950 | $14,988 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $6,900 | $13,995 | 14 | |
| 2014 | $5,999 | $9,995 | 12 | |
| 2013 | $5,900 | $12,999 | 8 | |
| 2012 | $6,999 | $10,400 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $2,400 | $2,900 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $2,700 | $9,600 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $10,000 | $13,995 | 4 | |
| 2006 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $3,500 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $1,900 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $1,900 | $6,999 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,600 | $2,990 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $2,450 | $5,350 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,400 | $2,000 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $5,450 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,695 | $4,995 | 3 |
How the Ford Explorer Sport depreciates
The newest Ford Explorer Sport has a median asking price of $24,999; a 27-year-older one runs about $4,995 — roughly 80% lost over 27 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Explorer Sport hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 61%, the Subaru Forester 59% and the Chevrolet Tahoe 43%, against 53% for the Explorer Sport. The Explorer Sport holds value better than the Chevrolet Tahoe, but not the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2022 Ford Explorer Sport: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,500, selling private-party nets about $16,995, and a lot asks near $18,950 — a $5,450 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Explorer Sport costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Explorer Sport price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $16,225 (10) | $18,995 (13) | +17% |
| 2017 | $14,000 (28) | $14,248 (46) | +2% |
| 2016 | $12,500 (16) | $11,997 (50) | −4% |
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Ford Explorer Sport value FAQ
How much is a Ford Explorer Sport worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $24,999 across 23 model years. A 2022 is worth about $16,995, the median of 15 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Explorer Sport's value?
Among Explorer Sports from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $16,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $8,495.
Which Ford Explorer Sport year is the best value?
The newest Explorer Sport at under half the 2022 price is the 2014, with a median asking price of $7,500 (44% of it).
Is a Ford Explorer Sport cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 3 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
Does the Explorer Sport hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
No: over 5 years the Explorer Sport keeps 53% of its value and the Subaru Outback 61%, by the median asking prices of the 2023 and 2018 model years.
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