$1,107 lower median
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$22,164Median asking price · 3,021 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,817–$24,963
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$23,309
Median pre-owned asking price
3,207 pre-owned listings · Updated October 20, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$20,220 – $26,528 All 3,272 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$23,296Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 20, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $23,309, based on 3,207 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $23,309 based on 3,207 pre-owned listings (of 3,272 total).
3,272 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 20, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$528.
Typical: $20,220–$26,528 — the middle half of 3,272 asking prices
Median $23,296
$14K low
$34K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$23,309
Pre-owned median (3,207)
80,858
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The Police typically asks $15,436, while the King Ranch asks $31,168 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $15,732Mileage
Asking prices run about $29,106 under 15K miles and fall to $18,877 over 105K miles — roughly $1,000 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $10,229Location
Active-listing medians are $20,485 in Louisiana (36 active listings) and $29,199 in Washington (40 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $8,714About these price differences
The $20,220–$26,528 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$23,296
$20,220
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$26,528
3,272 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 3,272 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Ford Explorer listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $23,296
2021 Ford Explorer
Base
$13,500
VIN 1FMSK7BH3MGC30817
−$9,796 · vs all-listings median
2021 Ford Explorer
XLT
$17,000
VIN 1FMSK7DH2MGC21619
−$6,296 · vs all-listings median
2021 Ford Explorer
XLT
$15,695
VIN 1FMSK8DH5MGB08236
−$7,601 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Police VIN 1FM5K8AC8MGC24116 $14,995 −$8,301 vs median
- Base VIN 1FMSK8BH6MGB11214 $17,995 −$5,301 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK8DH9MGB87183 $17,995 −$5,301 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK8DH7MGB55722 $17,885 −$5,411 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK8DH1MGB20741 $18,896 −$4,400 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK7DH6MGB15769 $18,991 −$4,305 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK7DH7MGA65688 $18,394 −$4,902 vs median
- Limited VIN 1FM5K8FW6MNA05492 $21,975 −$1,321 vs median
- XLT VIN 1FMSK8DH3MGB75465 $20,995 −$2,301 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 20, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($21,000, 1,366 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,796, 1,897 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Ford Explorer
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 2,447 listings with photos, catalog median $23,271 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $20,194–$26,499
Photo: XLT · 72,667 mi · view VIN
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$96 lower median
2021 Hyundai Palisade
$23,175Median asking price · 1,306 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,900–$25,488
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$273 lower median
2021 Kia Telluride
$22,998Median asking price · 1,173 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,113–$25,695
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$2,525 higher median
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$25,796Median asking price · 1,897 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$23,487–$27,995
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$2,271 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
$21,000Median asking price · 1,366 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,999–$24,212
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | see price overview above | $20,194–$26,499 | 2,447 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,164 | $19,817–$24,963 | 3,021 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $23,175 | $20,900–$25,488 | 1,306 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $22,998 | $20,113–$25,695 | 1,173 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,796 | $23,487–$27,995 | 1,897 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $21,000 | $17,999–$24,212 | 1,366 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 8 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Ford Explorer: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,000 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 3,272
Median asking price $23,296
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · October 20, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $29,106 | $30,342 | — | — | — | — |
| 15K–30K miles | $29,378 | $27,366 | $29,330 | $35,367 | $34,984 | $23,601 |
| 30K–45K miles | $27,089 | $25,919 | $27,490 | $34,027 | $31,959 | $23,864 |
| 45K–60K miles | $26,394 | $25,009 | $26,552 | $32,500 | $30,572 | $21,619 |
| 60K–75K miles | $24,500 | $23,690 | $24,875 | $30,333 | $28,683 | $19,994 |
| 75K–90K miles | $22,990 | $22,211 | $23,132 | $28,149 | $27,039 | $19,590 |
| 90K–105K miles | $21,174 | $20,228 | $21,495 | $26,819 | $25,314 | $18,832 |
| Over 105K miles | $18,877 | $17,999 | $19,490 | $23,999 | $22,846 | $15,295 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 9 listings | $29,106 | $27K–$31K |
| 15K–30K miles | 70 listings | $29,378 | $27K–$34K |
| 30K–45K miles | 243 listings | $27,089 | $25K–$31K |
| 45K–60K miles | 426 listings | $26,394 | $24K–$30K |
| 60K–75K miles | 685 listings | $24,500 | $23K–$28K |
| 75K–90K miles | 653 listings | $22,990 | $21K–$25K |
| 90K–105K miles | 591 listings | $21,174 | $19K–$24K |
| Over 105K miles | 591 listings | $18,877 | $17K–$21K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2021 Ford Explorer: price by trim
United States · all states · October 20, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLT | 1,543 listings | $22,272 | $20K–$24K | |
| Limited | 676 listings | $22,996 | $20K–$26K | |
| ST | 506 listings | $29,324 | $27K–$32K | |
| Platinum | 227 listings | $28,206 | $26K–$31K | |
| Base | 147 listings | $19,836 | $17K–$22K | |
| Police | 88 listings | $15,436 | $13K–$18K | |
| Timberline | 50 listings | $26,479 | $24K–$29K | |
| King Ranch | 35 listings | $31,168 | $29K–$33K |
Understand the differences
2021 Ford Explorer: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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King Ranch 3L 6-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: 1FM5K7LC · year code M$30,322 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Police 3.3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8AB · year code M$14,947 Median asking price · U.S. 121 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Limited 2.3L 4-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: 1FMSK7FH · year code M$21,999 Median asking price · U.S. 361 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Limited 3.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8FW · year code M$24,999 Median asking price · U.S. 171 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Platinum 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8HC · year code M$28,324 Median asking price · U.S. 369 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Base 2.3L 4-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: 1FMSK7BH · year code M$18,590 Median asking price · U.S. 81 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Limited 2.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMSK8FH · year code M$22,998 Median asking price · U.S. 632 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Base 3.3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMSK8BB · year code M$19,200 Median asking price · U.S. 16 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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King Ranch 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8LC · year code M$31,924 Median asking price · U.S. 52 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Police 3.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8AW · year code M$16,500 Median asking price · U.S. 36 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Base 2.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMSK8BH · year code M$20,574 Median asking price · U.S. 147 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Police 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8AC · year code M$16,785 Median asking price · U.S. 27 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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XLT 2.3L 4-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: 1FMSK7DH · year code M$20,695 Median asking price · U.S. 777 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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XLT 2.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMSK8DH · year code M$22,900 Median asking price · U.S. 2,030 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Platinum 3L 6-cyl · RWD VIN pattern: 1FM5K7HC · year code M$25,384 Median asking price · U.S. 11 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Platinum 3.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8HW · year code M$28,430 Median asking price · U.S. 13 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Timberline 2.3L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMSK8JH · year code M$26,500 Median asking price · U.S. 90 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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ST 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FM5K8GC · year code M$29,354 Median asking price · U.S. 943 priced listings · October 18, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Ford Explorer factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Ford Explorer PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 17 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Ford Explorer is $23,593 (October 2026) — down 8.8% from $25,864 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $23,593 | $21K–$27K | 2,982 |
| September 2026 | $23,740 | $21K–$27K | 3,398 |
| August 2026 | $23,979 | $21K–$27K | 3,249 |
| July 2026 | $24,208 | $21K–$28K | 3,074 |
| June 2026 | $24,518 | $21K–$28K | 2,810 |
| May 2026 | $24,773 | $22K–$28K | 2,656 |
| April 2026 | $24,990 | $22K–$28K | 2,415 |
| March 2026 | $24,909 | $22K–$28K | 2,735 |
| February 2026 | $24,200 | $21K–$28K | 2,690 |
| January 2026 | $24,489 | $21K–$28K | 2,657 |
| December 2025 | $24,982 | $22K–$28K | 1,936 |
| November 2025 | $25,000 | $22K–$29K | 1,415 |
| October 2025 | $25,864 | $23K–$29K | 610 |
2021 Ford Explorer prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Ford Explorer for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 20, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$25,658
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$27,939
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$28,343
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Ford Explorer first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Ford Explorer years
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An earlier model year
2020
Ford Explorer
Typical asking price
$21,392
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2022
Ford Explorer
Typical asking price
$27,474
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $50,718 Median
- 2026 $49,215 Median
- 2025 $38,795 Median
- 2024 $34,039 Median
- 2023 $30,990 Median
- 2022 $27,474 Median
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You are here 2021 $23,296 Median
- 2020 $21,392 Median
- 2019 $17,045 Median
- 2018 $15,850 Median
- 2017 $13,798 Median
- 2016 $11,999 Median
- 2015 $9,999 Median
- 2014 $8,995 Median
- 2013 $8,126 Median
- 2012 $7,900 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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2017
$13,798
2018
$15,850
2019
$17,045
2020
$21,392
2022
$27,474
2023
$30,990
2024
$34,039
2025
$38,795
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Estimated monthly payment
$397
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60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,227 down
Amount financed
$20,045
Total interest
$3,775
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Ford Explorer prices range from $14,220 to $34,367?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $20,220 and $26,528 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Ford Explorer?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,000 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Ford Explorer are for sale right now?
3,272 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Ford Explorer?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 3,272 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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