2023 Ford Explorer PlatinumTrue Cost of Ownership in Mexico
400 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at $0.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$86K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$17K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$12K
20% of base price
VAT
$12K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$169K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum — Full Cost Breakdown in Mexico
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $62K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $12K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $86K |
| 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 | $169K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.105 |
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 — Mexico
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,320
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$110
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$8.80
11L × $0.80
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 Mexico
How does the Ford Explorer Platinum compare to similar cars available in Mexico?
Ford
Explorer Platinum
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$17K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Mexico market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇲🇽 Owning a Car in Mexico
Low insurance costs, moderate fuel.
Very Expensive for Mexico
Annual car costs = 166% of average Mexico income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Mexico
Fuel Price
$0.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in Mexico
Ford Explorer Platinum in Mexico — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Explorer Platinum in Mexico.
The 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Mexico, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $86,304 USD ($86,304 MXN).
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