Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer ST-Line

Encinitas Ford · Encinitas, CA · VIN: 1FMUK7KH6TGC16157

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$41,334

Fair Price

$42,834

Walk Away Above

$44,892

• Recent buyers paid ~$3,843 below MSRP
• Sitting 68 days (avg 43) — extra leverage
• Price already dropped 3 time(s) — dealer is motivated

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$42,255

Est. Invoice$43,664

Holdback (est.)$1,409

MSRP (Sticker)$46,950

Asking Price$42,950

Markup-$4,000

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$695

Percentile7% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot68 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold3102

Avg Markup-$3,843

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal$0

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell43 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory251 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$2,701

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$4,000

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell38 days

Avg Sold Markup-$2,415

Price History

Jul 4, 2026$44,950 → $43,950(-$1,000)

Jul 9, 2026$43,950 → $42,950(-$1,000)

Aug 6, 2026$42,950 → $43,950(+$1,000)

Aug 20, 2026$43,950 → $42,950(-$1,000)

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