Used 2023 Ford Explorer prices, November 2026
A used 2023 Ford Explorer is listed for about $28,138–$34,076 at US dealers (middle 50% of 6,556 listings), with a median of $30,922 at 40,496 miles, as of Nov 7, 2026. That's about flat than on Oct 25, 2026 ($31,013).
Updated · By CarWhere Research · Source: active US dealer listings (licensed vehicle-data providers) · About this data
Median asking price
$30,922
Average $31,127
Median miles
40,496
Average 45,659
For sale now
6,556
1,519 certified (23.2%)
Median days listed
52
How much is a used 2023 Ford Explorer?
A used 2023 Ford Explorer has a median asking price of $30,922 (average $31,127), with the middle half of listings between $28,138 and $34,076. That sits between the 2022 ($27,038) and the 2025 ($38,046).
Are used 2023 Ford Explorer prices going down?
Roughly flat. The median asking price for a used 2023 Ford Explorer moved from $31,013 on Oct 25, 2026 to $30,922 on Nov 7, 2026 (-0.3%).
Dealer asking price vs. trade-in vs. private sale
The prices on this page are what US dealers are asking for a 2023 Ford Explorer today, before negotiation, taxes and fees. A dealer's trade-in offer for the same car is usually well below its asking price, because the dealer has to recondition it, carry it and still make a margin. A private sale typically lands between the two. To estimate your own car, try the trade-in calculator or the used car value tool.
Used 2023 Ford Explorer listings by trim
The XLT is the most common 2023 Explorer on dealer lots (58.7% of listings). Click a count for those listings.
| Trim | For sale now | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| XLT | 3,847 | 58.7% |
| Limited | 782 | 11.9% |
| ST | 706 | 10.8% |
| ST-LINE | 381 | 5.8% |
| TIMBERLINE | 363 | 5.5% |
| Platinum | 236 | 3.6% |
| Base | 80 | 1.2% |
| King Ranch | 61 | 0.9% |
| Utility Police Interceptor | 52 | 0.8% |
| ST Line | 28 | 0.4% |
| Timberline | 18 | 0.3% |
| Limited HEV | 2 | 0% |
Where are the most used 2023 Ford Explorers for sale?
New York has the most (484 listings), followed by Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania. More local supply means more cars to compare and more room to negotiate.
| State | For sale now | Share of US listings (%) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 484 | 7.4% |
| Michigan | 427 | 6.5% |
| Texas | 408 | 6.2% |
| Pennsylvania | 392 | 6% |
| Illinois | 330 | 5% |
| Ohio | 323 | 4.9% |
| New Jersey | 295 | 4.5% |
| Florida | 278 | 4.2% |
| California | 247 | 3.8% |
| Indiana | 219 | 3.3% |
Other Explorer model years
| Model year | Median price (USD) | Median miles | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,046 | 23,259 | 3,724 |
| 2023 | $30,922 | 40,496 | 6,556 |
| 2022 | $27,038 | 63,007 | 3,791 |
| 2021 | $22,945 | 80,625 | 3,152 |
| 2020 | $21,057 | 88,706 | 4,462 |
| 2017 | $13,549 | 113,966 | 3,474 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2023 Ford Explorer?
A used 2023 Ford Explorer has a median asking price of $30,922 (average $31,127), with the middle half of listings between $28,138 and $34,076. That sits between the 2022 ($27,038) and the 2025 ($38,046). Based on 6,556 listings on Nov 7, 2026.
What is a 2023 Ford Explorer worth?
At a dealer, most 2023 Ford Explorers are priced $28,138–$34,076; the median listing has 40,496 miles. Lower miles, a higher trim and certified pre-owned status push a car toward the top of that range. Expect a trade-in offer below the dealer asking range, and a private sale to land in between.
Are used 2023 Ford Explorer prices going down?
Roughly flat. The median asking price for a used 2023 Ford Explorer moved from $31,013 on Oct 25, 2026 to $30,922 on Nov 7, 2026 (-0.3%).
How many used 2023 Ford Explorers are for sale?
6,556 were listed at US dealers on Nov 7, 2026, 1,519 (23.2%) certified pre-owned. The most common trim is the XLT (3,847 listings).
How long does a used 2023 Ford Explorer take to sell?
Half of the 2023 Ford Explorers listed today have been on the market 52 days or less.
Where are the most used 2023 Ford Explorers for sale?
New York has the most (484 listings), followed by Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania. More local supply means more cars to compare and more room to negotiate.
About this data
- Period
- Listings active on Nov 7, 2026 (snapshot)
- Filter
- Used and certified 2023 Ford Explorer, all US states
- Counts
- 6,556 listings (1,519 certified pre-owned)
- Method
- Median, average and 25th–75th percentile asking price, odometer miles and days listed across active used and certified pre-owned 2023 Ford Explorer listings at US dealers. Change compares today's median with the same model year's median in our Oct 25, 2026 snapshot. Asking prices are what dealers list, not what buyers paid.
- Source
- Active used and certified listings at US dealers from licensed vehicle-data providers. Only aggregates are kept: counts, medians, averages and percentiles.
- Updates
- Refreshed from a new market snapshot on a regular schedule; last updated .
- Data
- Download JSON (the aggregates on this page)