# 2018 Ford Explorer Platinum

- Price (advertised): $14,304
- Market price: $13,577
- Deal: Above market, score 34/100, rank 6 of 11
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 137,984 mi
- Model year: 2018
- Color: Magnetic
- Drivetrain: 4x4
- VIN: 1FM5K8HT8JGC34954
- Photos: 30
- Dealer: Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Downers Grove, Downers Grove, IL
- Dealer phone: (630) 241-5500
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-12

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $14,304, $727 over its market price of $13,577.
- Market price is what a 2018 Ford Explorer with 137,984 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 137,984 miles is above the 96,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 6 of 11 comparable 2018 Ford Explorer in Chicago, score 34 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Specs

- Engine: 3.5L 6-Cylinder V-Shaped
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic with Select-Shift
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: JGC34954
- First listed: 2026-10-01

## Itemized price

- Price: $14,000
- Illinois Doc Fee + Electronic Filing Fee: $304
- Total Price: $14,304
- Price history: 2026-10-01 $14,500, 2026-10-02 $14,804, 2026-10-06 $15,304, 2026-10-14 $15,804, 2026-10-21 $15,304, 2026-10-29 $14,804, 2026-11-07 $14,304

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2016 Ford Explorer](https://carfinity.ai/car/2016-ford-explorer-fa7e01b2740e/) at $13,490, 109,317 mi, Auto House Motors
- Costs less: [2017 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-ford-explorer-xlt-62ec6c29eb30/) at $13,299, 119,176 mi, Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Downers Grove
- Costs less: [2017 Ford Explorer XLT](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-ford-explorer-xlt-fb35bc9da78f/) at $11,943, 130,380 mi, INFINITI of Clarendon Hills
- A step up: [2016 Ford Explorer Sport](https://carfinity.ai/car/2016-ford-explorer-sport-8bd34c0adb06/) at $15,261, 81,558 mi, Art Hill Mazda
- A step up: [2020 Ford Explorer Limited](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-ford-explorer-limited-4fadbb0969d7/) at $14,912, 129,945 mi, Napleton River Oaks Kia
- A step up: [2017 Ford Explorer Limited](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-ford-explorer-limited-4d6d164b94d5/) at $14,999, 110,891 mi, Northwest Motors

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