“$24,999 for an 85k-mile 2023 Explorer XLT when a 78k-mile example trades at $21,814 — this one is priced for 50k miles, not 85k.”

Analysis

This Explorer is a good truck with a bad price. The 2023 XLT AWD is the right spec for a Fort Wayne family — three rows, AWD, the 2.3L EcoBoost that actually moves the thing — but the math doesn’t survive 85,218 miles. Edmunds lists a 2023 Explorer XLT with 78,043 miles at $21,814 and calls it a good price, $1,630 below market. That’s 7,000 fewer miles for $3,185 less money. This car should be priced near $21,500–$22,500 to be competitive at its odometer reading; at $24,999 it’s sitting in the 50k-mile price band with 85k on the clock.

Mileage also changes the risk math. At 85k, the EcoBoost needs evidence of on-time oil changes and the 10-speed auto wants at least one fluid service — neither is published on this listing, and that’s exactly the paperwork a buyer needs before touching an $25k three-row.

The verdict is the price, not the vehicle. Come back $3,000 cheaper, or find the same spec with 20k fewer miles at this money.

Market Comparison

Market check (Oct 2026): Edmunds lists a 2023 Explorer XLT with 78,043 miles at $21,814 — flagged good price, $1,630 below market. TrueCar’s average XLT price across the 2023 model year is $23,384. At $24,999 with 85,218 miles — 7,000 miles more than the $21,814 comp — this Explorer is priced about $3,000 above where the market says it should be. MOOSED on price alone.