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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN
1FMSK7DH4MGA71304
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,424 above typical price
Lake Charles, LA
Listed at
$23,423
typical market $19,999 · 349 comps
This 2021 Ford Explorer XLT is listed at $23,423 with 44,774 miles in Lake Charles, LA.
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Sold by Volkswagen of Lake Charles
3850 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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2021 Ford Explorer XLT
VIN 1FMSK7DH4MGA71304
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Market price range
Based on 349 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 8, 2026This vehicle · $23,423
Below market
$16,500
Typical price
$19,999
Above market
$24,216
This vehicle: $23,423 — $3,424 above the typical market price ($19,999)
Asking $23,423 · typical market price $19,999 · based on 349 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Apr 12, 2021 · $35,543
Nov 8, 2026 · $23,212
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1FMSK7DH4MGA71304, spanning 5 years 7 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA 70607 | $23,423 | 44,774 mi | 2026-11-07 | 1 d ago |
| Bolton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT | Port Arthur, TX 77642 | $21,593 | 44,774 mi | 2026-10-30 | 0 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT | Port Arthur, TX 77642 | $21,993 | 44,774 mi | 2026-10-30 | 0 h ago |
| Energy Country Ford | Port Arthur, TX 77642 | $35,543 | 21 mi | 2021-04-12 | 2036 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMSK7DH4MGA71304Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
270
Drivetrain
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$8,241
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$10,300
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$32,391
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Ford Explorer has 26 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
26 recall campaigns on this model year
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SUSPENSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V870000
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ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V788000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras.NHTSA campaign 21V735000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,198 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $24,507 |
| July 2026 | $24,188 |
| August 2026 | $23,915 |
| September 2026 | $23,591 |
| October 2026 | $23,378 |
| November 2026 | $23,309 |
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As of November 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($21,900, 2,581 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,292, 1,645 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2021 Ford Explorer
XLT · United States
$23,423Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $21,900 · 1,039 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $19,550–$23,992
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: XLT · 44,774 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Explorer XLT | $21,900 | $19,550–$23,992 | 1,039 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $21,900 | $19,550–$24,473 | 2,581 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $22,776 | $19,900–$25,296 | 1,180 |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims | $22,714 | $20,176–$24,998 | 1,091 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims | $25,292 | $22,997–$27,623 | 1,645 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot All trims | $24,693 | $22,110–$27,172 | 982 |
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: November 8, 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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Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2020–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 29,924 | $50,704 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 15,917 | $49,465 | 98% | 1,879 mi |
| 2025 | 4,040 | $38,440 | 76% | 23,173 mi |
| 2024 | 2,254 | $33,748 | 67% | 32,889 mi |
| 2023 | 6,466 | $30,890 | 61% | 44,761 mi |
| 2022 | 3,935 | $26,996 | 53% | 64,563 mi |
| 2021 | 2,854 | $22,995 | 45% | 81,591 mi |
| 2020 | 3,959 | $21,108 | 42% | 88,248 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
