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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
High Point, NC
27260
3.9
Expert
3.6
Consumer
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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Cost to Own
$78,400
A 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum has a 5-year cost-to-own of $78,400. After 5 years a 2025 Explorer Platinum will depreciate $34,128 and have a residual value of $19,222. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $44,272.
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Higher Costs than Most
The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum is in the bottom 76-100% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size SUV/Crossovers.
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum 5-Year Depreciation: $34,128
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$44,272
Fuel:
$11,980
Insurance:
$12,940
Financing:
$6,536
State Fees:
$4,446
Maintenance:
$6,368
Repairs:
$2,002
Total: $44,272
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$34,128
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$44,272
5-Year Cost To Own$78,400
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 146.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 198.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 87.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 119.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 89.3 inches |
Exterior
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
10 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 310 @ 3500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
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2025 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Review
3.9
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Solid fuel economy. Over-achieving engines. Impressive towing.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Tight third row.
2025 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.6
Consumer Rating
100 ratings
Value
3.5
Performance
4.1
Quality
3.5
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
3.6
Styling
4.6
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum |  New 2025 Toyota Highlander |  New 2025 MAZDA CX-90 |  New 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $53,350 | $41,770 | $58,180 | $42,310 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 23/Hwy 28/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $78,400 | $59,310 | $78,661 | $61,239 | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 | 6 | N/A | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5500 RPM | 265 @ 6000 RPM | 319 @ 5000 RPM | 265 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
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