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Market price · Used 2021 Ford Explorer 2,010 listings tracked

Used 2021 Ford Explorer Price in the US

A used 2021 Ford Explorer in the US typically lists for $20,789–$27,459, with a median asking price of $23,904 across 2,010 active US dealer listings (as of 2026-08-28). The cheapest one listed right now is $6,875, a 2021 XLT in Charleston, SC — below 95% of the market, so expect an older model year, a base trim or high mileage.

Used 2021 Ford Explorer · asking prices2,008 listings
$16k$34k
Typical range
$20,789 – $27,459
Median
$23,904
Cheapest 5%
under $16,582
Cheapest listed now
$6,875

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Cheapest 10 listed right now

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  1. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $6,875
    2021 Ford Explorer XLT
    194,207 mi · Charleston, SC · Palmetto Ford
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  2. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $10,498
    2021 Ford Explorer Base
    153,571 mi · Greenacres, FL · AutoNation Chevrolet Greenacres
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  3. $11,396
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    116,623 mi · Waterford, MI · North Oakland Motors
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  4. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $11,398
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    103,388 mi · Minerva, OH · Loudon Motors Ford
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  5. $11,497
    2021 Ford Explorer XLT
    120,416 mi · Fort Pierce, FL · Sunrise Ford
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  6. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $11,977
    2021 Ford Explorer Limited
    159,040 mi · Decatur, TX · James Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC
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  7. $11,995
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    116,952 mi · Gurnee, IL · Sapphire Motors
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  8. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $12,000
    2021 Ford Explorer Base
    121,125 mi · Forsyth, GA · topnotchmotors28
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  9. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $12,195
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    93,329 mi · Neptune City, NJ · Summit Auto Group
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  10. 2021 Ford Explorer
    $12,492
    2021 Ford Explorer Police
    86,985 mi · Waterford, MI · North Oakland Motors
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These are the bottom of the market, not the going rate — every one is priced below 95% of active listings. A typical used 2021 Ford Explorer asks $20,789–$27,459. Cars this far under usually carry an older model year, a base trim or high mileage.

FAQ

How much does a used 2021 Ford Explorer cost?

A used 2021 Ford Explorer in the US typically lists for $20,789 to $27,459, with a median asking price of $23,904 across 2,010 active US dealer listings. Nine in ten are priced between $16,582 and $32,998 (as of 2026-08-28, source: UnderMarket Cars).

Is $24,000 a good price for a used 2021 Ford Explorer?

That sits at about the market median ($23,904) for a used 2021 Ford Explorer. Under $20,789 puts you in the cheapest quarter of active US listings and under $16,582 in the cheapest 5%; above $32,998 is the priciest 5% (as of 2026-08-28).

What is the cheapest used 2021 Ford Explorer for sale right now?

$6,875 — a 2021 Ford Explorer XLT in Charleston, SC, $17,029 under the median (as of 2026-08-28).

Are these MSRP or real asking prices?

Real asking prices from active US dealer listings, deduplicated by VIN — not manufacturer MSRP. They already reflect dealer discounts, and they exclude tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

How often are prices updated?

UnderMarket Cars refreshes US dealer listings continuously and re-generates this used 2021 Ford Explorer price page at least twice a day. The data date shown on this page is 2026-08-28.

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Prices updated 2026-08-28. Data covers active dealer listings across the USA.