2023 Ford Explorer PlatinumTrue Cost of Ownership in Argentina
400 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at $0.65/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$101K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$17K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$22K
35% of base price
VAT
$18K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$184K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum — Full Cost Breakdown in Argentina
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $62K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $22K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $18K |
| Total Purchase Price | $101K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $17K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $184K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.103 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Ford Explorer Platinum Fuel Cost Calculator — Argentina
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,073
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$89
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$7.15
11L × $0.65
Ford Explorer Platinum Depreciation Curve
The Ford Explorer Platinum loses approximately $30K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $62K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $50K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $43K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $38K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $35K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $32K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Ford Explorer Platinum vs. Competitors in Argentina
How does the Ford Explorer Platinum compare to similar cars available in Argentina?
Ford
Explorer Platinum
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$17K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Argentina market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇦🇷 Owning a Car in Argentina
Inflation makes costs volatile.
Very Expensive for Argentina
Annual car costs = 150% of average Argentina income ($11K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$11K
In Argentina
Fuel Price
$0.65/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Argentina
Ford Explorer Platinum in Argentina — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Explorer Platinum in Argentina.
The 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Argentina, after 35% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $101,277 USD ($101,277 ARS).
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