Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer Active

Bud Shell Ford · Dexter, MO · VIN: 1FMUK8DH4TGC47023

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$43,835

Fair Price

$45,335

Walk Away Above

$47,357

• Recent buyers paid ~$4,045 below MSRP
• Price already dropped 1 time(s) — dealer is motivated

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$44,442

Est. Invoice$45,923

Holdback (est.)$1,481

MSRP (Sticker)$49,380

Asking Price$45,380

Markup-$4,000

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$938

Percentile2% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot10 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold5958

Avg Markup-$4,045

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal$0

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell41 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory20 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$2,325

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$3,750

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell28 days

Avg Sold Markup-$1,591

Price History

Aug 15, 2026$45,880 → $45,380(-$500)

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