2021 Ford Explorer prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $23,986 based on 2,217 pre-owned listings (of 2,265 total).
As of September 8, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $23,986, based on 2,217 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 8, 2026 ▤ 2,265 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 2020–present
Typical: $20,955–$27,787 — the middle half of 2,265 asking prices
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% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 2021 Ford Explorer
The $20,955–$27,787 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
The Police typically asks $14,798, while the ST asks $29,991 — same year, same market.
Asking prices run about $27,722 under 15K miles and fall to $19,188 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles.
The same car typically asks $22,376 in Louisiana but $28,794 in Alaska.
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2021 Ford Explorer: a fair price for your mileage
A 2021 Ford Explorer sheds roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.
Fair price by mileage and trim
| Mileage | All listings | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $27,722 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15K–30K miles | $30,326 | $28,116 | $28,634 | $37,448 | $35,500 | — |
| 30K–45K miles | $28,550 | $27,192 | $28,900 | $34,996 | $33,974 | $24,494 |
| 45K–60K miles | $26,998 | $25,884 | $27,764 | $33,451 | $31,816 | $21,531 |
| 60K–75K miles | $25,204 | $23,909 | $25,999 | $31,020 | $30,045 | $20,770 |
| 75K–90K miles | $23,500 | $22,743 | $22,999 | $29,277 | $27,797 | $20,018 |
| 90K–105K miles | $21,900 | $20,995 | $22,160 | $27,606 | $25,579 | $18,388 |
| Over 105K miles | $19,188 | $18,873 | $19,904 | $25,897 | $23,947 | $16,038 |
Medians of live asking prices per band and version; “—” means fewer than 3 matching listings. National data.
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 6 listings | $27,722 | $24K–$29K |
| 15K–30K miles | 39 listings | $30,326 | $28K–$35K |
| 30K–45K miles | 170 listings | $28,550 | $27K–$32K |
| 45K–60K miles | 333 listings | $26,998 | $25K–$31K |
| 60K–75K miles | 462 listings | $25,204 | $23K–$29K |
| 75K–90K miles | 459 listings | $23,500 | $22K–$27K |
| 90K–105K miles | 427 listings | $21,900 | $20K–$24K |
| Over 105K miles | 364 listings | $19,188 | $17K–$21K |
Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.
2021 Ford Explorer: price by trim
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLT | 1,116 listings | $22,813 | $20K–$25K | |
| Limited | 417 listings | $23,440 | $21K–$26K | |
| ST | 379 listings | $29,991 | $28K–$33K | |
| Platinum | 140 listings | $28,764 | $26K–$32K | |
| Base | 95 listings | $19,656 | $18K–$21K | |
| Police | 62 listings | $14,798 | $13K–$18K | |
| Other trims | 53 listings | $29,002 | — |
Live 2021 Ford Explorer listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 2020–2022 Ford Explorer listings on VehiSales →.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Ford Explorer is $24,287 (September 2026) — down 9.4% from $26,809 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $24,287 | $21K–$28K | 1,420 |
| August 2026 | $24,251 | $21K–$28K | 3,129 |
| July 2026 | $24,402 | $21K–$28K | 3,034 |
| June 2026 | $24,628 | $21K–$28K | 2,794 |
| May 2026 | $24,794 | $22K–$28K | 2,648 |
| April 2026 | $24,991 | $22K–$28K | 2,413 |
| March 2026 | $24,920 | $22K–$28K | 2,735 |
| February 2026 | $24,200 | $21K–$28K | 2,690 |
| January 2026 | $24,490 | $21K–$28K | 2,656 |
| December 2025 | $24,977 | $22K–$28K | 1,935 |
| November 2025 | $25,000 | $22K–$29K | 1,414 |
| October 2025 | $25,998 | $23K–$30K | 1,343 |
| September 2025 | $26,809 | $24K–$30K | 935 |
2021 Ford Explorer prices by state
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.
Factory configurations of the 2021 Ford Explorer
46 factory configurations left the plant as a 2021 Ford Explorer — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.
- King Ranch 3L 6cyl RWD $31,803
- Police 3.3L 6cyl 4WD $14,371
- Limited 2.3L 4cyl RWD $22,052
- Limited 3.3L 4cyl 4WD $26,298
- Platinum 3L 6cyl 4WD $29,253
- Base 2.3L 4cyl RWD $18,861
- Limited 2.3L 4cyl 4WD $23,520
- Base 3.3L 6cyl 4WD $20,284
- King Ranch 3L 6cyl 4WD $32,859
- Police 3.3L 4cyl 4WD $15,900
- Base 2.3L 4cyl 4WD $19,802
- Police 3L 6cyl 4WD $17,785
- XLT 2.3L 4cyl RWD $20,900
- XLT 2.3L 4cyl 4WD $23,450
- Platinum 3L 6cyl RWD 99 built
- Platinum 3.3L 4cyl 4WD 114 built
- Timberline 2.3L 4cyl 4WD $26,908
- ST 3L 6cyl 4WD $30,141
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Ford Explorer prices range from $14,780 to $35,243?
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 $20,955 and $27,787 — 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?
Expect roughly $800 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $2,400 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.
How many 2021 Ford Explorer are for sale right now?
2,265 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 2,265 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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