Deal Sheet: 2026 Explorer ST

Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston · Houston, TX · VIN: 1FMWK8GC3TGC45238

Negotiation Guide

Opening Offer

$53,836

Fair Price

$55,336

Walk Away Above

$57,416

• Recent buyers paid ~$4,159 below MSRP

Price Breakdown

Est. Dealer Cost$53,546

Est. Invoice$55,330

Holdback (est.)$1,785

MSRP (Sticker)$59,495

Asking Price$55,995

Markup-$3,500

Est. Dealer Margin on This Car$2,450

Percentile43% of inventory is priced lower

Days on Lot11 days

What Others Paid (Last 30 Days)

Cars Sold2353

Avg Markup-$4,159

Median Markup-$4,000

Best Deal-$4,500

Worst Deal-$1,000

% Sold Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell41 days

Dealer Profile

Inventory192 vehicles

Avg Markup (All Models)-$1,826

Avg Markup (Explorer)-$3,500

% Below MSRP100%

Avg Days to Sell35 days

Avg Sold Markup-$2,086

Price History

Aug 6, 2026$54,995 → $55,995(+$1,000)

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