2023 Ford Explorer PlatinumTrue Cost of Ownership in Belgium
400 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at €1.85/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$83K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
10% of base price
VAT
$14K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$187K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum — Full Cost Breakdown in Belgium
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $62K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $14K |
| Total Purchase Price | $83K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $187K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.390 |
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 — Belgium
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,053
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$254
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$20.35
11L × €1.85
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 Belgium
How does the Ford Explorer Platinum compare to similar cars available in Belgium?
Ford
Explorer Platinum
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$21K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Belgium market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇧🇪 Owning a Car in Belgium
High fuel taxes and urban congestion charges.
Expensive for Belgium
Annual car costs = 44% of average Belgium income ($47K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$47K
In Belgium
Fuel Price
€1.85/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Belgium
Ford Explorer Platinum in Belgium — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Explorer Platinum in Belgium.
The 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Belgium, after 10% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $82,522 USD (€82,522 EUR).
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