2023 Ford Explorer PlatinumTrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
400 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$72K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$20K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
5% of base price
VAT
$7K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$173K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $62K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $72K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $20K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $173K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.356 |
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 — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,145
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$179
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.30
11L × A$1.30
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 Australia
How does the Ford Explorer Platinum compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Ford
Explorer Platinum
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Australia
$20K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Australia
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Australia
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Moderate for Australia
Annual car costs = 39% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
Popular Car Brands in Australia
Ford Explorer Platinum in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Explorer Platinum in Australia.
The 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $71,610 USD (A$71,610 AUD).
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