Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer Platinum

High Desert Ford · Victorville, CA · VIN: 1FMUK7HH1TGC11276

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$47,640

Fair Price

$49,140

Walk Away Above

$51,377

• Recent buyers paid ~$3,956 below MSRP
• Sitting 61 days (avg 31) — extra leverage
• Price already dropped 2 time(s) — dealer is motivated

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$48,254

Est. Invoice$49,862

Holdback (est.)$1,608

MSRP (Sticker)$53,615

Asking Price$50,615

Markup-$3,000

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$2,362

Percentile100% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot61 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold688

Avg Markup-$3,956

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal$0

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell31 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory343 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$1,813

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$3,134

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell43 days

Avg Sold Markup-$2,842

Price History

Jul 4, 2026$51,615 → $50,615(-$1,000)

Jul 9, 2026$50,615 → $49,615(-$1,000)

Aug 6, 2026$49,615 → $50,615(+$1,000)

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