Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer Platinum

Maplecrest Ford · Mendham, NJ · VIN: 1FMUK8HH1TGC43361

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$54,121

Fair Price

$55,621

Walk Away Above

$57,680

• Recent buyers paid ~$4,119 below MSRP

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$53,766

Est. Invoice$55,558

Holdback (est.)$1,792

MSRP (Sticker)$59,740

Asking Price$56,240

Markup-$3,500

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$2,474

Percentile38% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot11 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold894

Avg Markup-$4,119

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal$0

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell32 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory121 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$2,448

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$3,500

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell31 days

Avg Sold Markup-$1,426

Price History

Aug 6, 2026$55,740 → $56,240(+$500)

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