2023 Ford Explorer PlatinumTrue Cost of Ownership in Romania
400 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at lei1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$81K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$17K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
10% of base price
VAT
$13K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$950
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$167K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum — Full Cost Breakdown in Romania
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 (19%) | $13K |
| Total Purchase Price | $81K |
| Annual Insurance | $950 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $17K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $167K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.140 |
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 — Romania
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,228
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$186
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.85
11L × lei1.35
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 Romania
How does the Ford Explorer Platinum compare to similar cars available in Romania?
Ford
Explorer Platinum
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Romania
$17K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Romania
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Romania
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Romania
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Romania market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇷🇴 Owning a Car in Romania
One of cheapest EU countries for car ownership.
Very Expensive for Romania
Annual car costs = 122% of average Romania income ($14K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$14K
In Romania
Fuel Price
lei1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$950
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Romania
Ford Explorer Platinum in Romania — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Explorer Platinum in Romania.
The 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Romania, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $81,158 USD (lei81,158 RON).
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