Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer Platinum

Town & Country Ford · Evansville, IN · VIN: 1FMUK8HH8TGA45294

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$50,706

Fair Price

$52,206

Walk Away Above

$54,503

• Recent buyers paid ~$3,788 below MSRP
• Sitting 75 days (avg 31) — extra leverage
• Price already dropped 2 time(s) — dealer is motivated

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$51,120

Est. Invoice$52,824

Holdback (est.)$1,704

MSRP (Sticker)$56,800

Asking Price$53,300

Markup-$3,500

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$2,180

Percentile92% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot75 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold858

Avg Markup-$3,788

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal$0

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell31 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory103 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$2,148

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$3,125

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell41 days

Avg Sold Markup-$2,697

Price History

Jul 9, 2026$55,800 → $52,800(-$3,000)

Aug 6, 2026$52,800 → $53,800(+$1,000)

Aug 20, 2026$53,800 → $53,300(-$500)

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