Is the $6,974 price on this 2018 Ford Explorer a good deal?

OAV rates this as a Great Deal because the asking price of $6,974 is below the typical market range for this vehicle.

What is the average price for a 2018 Ford Explorer in IL?

Based on 1,491 comparable listings in IL, the average asking price for a 2016-2020 Ford Explorer is $18,587, with prices ranging from $5,900 to $41,998.

How long does a 2018 Ford Explorer typically stay on dealer lots?

Comparable Ford Explorer listings in IL spend an average of 59 days on dealer lots.

Where is this 2018 Ford Explorer located?

This vehicle is listed in Northlake, IL 60164. VIN: 1FM5K8AR2JGC74543. Mileage: 120,320 miles.

What is the fair market price range for this 2018 Ford Explorer?

OAV's Price-to-Market analysis estimates the fair market range is $11,595 to $15,995, based on 4 comparable vehicles.

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Vehicle Details

VIN1FM5K8AR2JGC74543

TrimUtility Police Interceptor

Exterior ColorBlack

Drivetrain4WD

Engine3.7L V6

TransmissionAutomatic

Fuel TypeE85

Inventory Typeused

Days on Lot351

2018 Ford Explorer

Utility Police Interceptor

Unscored

$6,974120,320 mi

Northlake, IL 60164

Is this 2018 Ford Explorer Utility Police Interceptor a good deal?

OAV verdict: Unscored

Why: Listed at $6,974, comparable market range $11,595–$15,995, based on 4 comparable listings. Days on lot: 351 days (market average 59 days).

Market price position

Lowest comparable ($)

11,595

Highest comparable ($)

15,995

This vehicle's price ($)

6,974

$6,974 · $4,621 below market low

$11,595comparable$15,995

Regional range: $11,595 – $15,995
vs. market low: — $4,621 (40% below)
Comparable vehicles: 4

Demand-Verified· Backed by recent sales data

Similar vehicles recently sold in an estimated 14–102 days.

Verify before inquiring

This listing is priced about 40% below the lowest comparable vehicle in the regional market. Discounts at this scale frequently indicate accident damage, branded title (salvage or rebuilt), or undisclosed mechanical issues. Strongly recommend pulling a vehicle history report and inspecting listing photos carefully before inquiring.
This listing has been on market about 3.4x longer than typical for similar vehicles (cohort sells in 14–102 days; this one is at 351). Long days-on-lot on a fast-turn cohort can signal title concerns, mechanical issues, or pricing the dealer won't actually honor. Recommend a vehicle history report before spending more time.

Market Breakdown

Local = comparable listings in the same metro. Regional = comparable listings across the broader state or multi-state region. Both ranges refresh daily.

Local Range$11,595 – $15,995

Regional Range$3,999 – $16,995

Knb Motors

Northlake, IL

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About This 2018 Ford Explorer

Listing updated: Jun 12, 2026

Listed by an independent dealer in Northlake, IL · On lot for 351 days · VIN verifiable at NHTSA

This used 2018 Ford Explorer Utility Police Interceptor is listed at $6,974 by knb motors in Northlake, IL 60164. It has 120,320 miles on the odometer. The exterior color is Black. It features a 4WD drivetrain with a 3.7L V6 engine and Automatic transmission.

OAV's AI-powered Price-to-Market analysis rates this vehicle as Unscored due to insufficient comparable data. Based on 4 similar vehicles in the Northlake market, the estimated market range is $11,595 to $15,995. The local market range in IL is $11,595 to $15,995.

This vehicle has been on the lot for 351 days.

Analysis powered by OAV's patented inventory standardization technology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477).

Market context

This listing is part of OAV's broader Northlake, IL suvs market analysis. OAV compares vehicles using local and regional price-to-market ranges, days-on-lot, comparable count, and demand signals where available.

How this deal is rated

OAV compares this 2018 Ford Explorer against similar vehicles currently available in the local and regional market — same make, model, and year range, filtered for comparable mileage. Based on where this listing falls in that comparable set, it is rated:

Great Deal — priced below the typical range for comparable vehicles.
Fair Price — priced within the expected range for comparable vehicles.
Overpriced — priced above the typical range for comparable vehicles.

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How this listing is verified

This vehicle listing was aggregated from an independent dealer in Northlake, IL, one of 57,000+ U.S. dealerships in OAV's nationwide inventory network.The VIN 1FM5K8AR2JGC74543 can be independently verified via the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA VIN decoder, and safety recalls at NHTSA's recall database.

Vehicle attributes (year, make, model, trim, mileage, location) are standardized using OAV's patented methodology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477), which normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network. Listing data is refreshed daily; Price-to-Market analysis uses comparable vehicles within the same geographic market.

2018 Ford Explorer Market in IL

Comparable Vehicles

1,491

Average Price

$18,587

Price Range

$5,900–$41,998

Avg Days on Lot

Based on 1,491 comparable 2016-2020 Ford Explorer listings in IL, the average asking price is $18,587. This listing at $6,974 is $11,613 below average (62% below market). Comparable prices in IL range from $5,900 to $41,998. Similar vehicles spend an average of 59 days on dealer lots in this market.