2017 Ford Explorer Car Insurance Calculator

Discover and learn how changing risk factors impact car insurance rates for a 2017 Ford Explorer. Modify options like driver's age, policy discounts, and trim level and watch how each affects your rate. Know immediately if the change you make has positive or negative consequenses.

The average estimated car insurance premium for a 2017 Ford Explorer is $1,714 per year, or about $143 per month. This is based on a 40-year-old male driver with no prior driving violations or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is included.

Annual Premium

$1,714

Cost Per Month

$143

The Annual Premium and Cost Per Month change instantly as you adjust calculator options.

If you change a factor that results in a higher insurance cost, the rates turn red. If you adjust a factor that saves money, the rates turn green. For a detailed explanation of each rate change, click the blue button above.

Quick Guide to Using the Insurance Rate Calculator

  1. Update Options: Adjust any settings in the form below.
  2. Observe Rate Changes: Watch how the Annual Premium at the bottom of the page changes.
  3. Get Detailed Insights: Click the blue up arrow button for an explanation of the rate change.

Key Features:

Ford Explorer Options

Driver Options

Insurability Factors

Policy Coverages

Calculated vs. Average Rate

Discover how your personalized car insurance rate compares to the average annual premium for a 2017 Ford Explorer.

As you adjust the calculator settings, the 'Your Rate' value dynamically shifts left or right on the rate range bar. This movement visually demonstrates how your rate compares to the typical insurance cost for this vehicle model.

For continuous comparison while you explore different settings, you have the option to pin this rate range bar to the bottom of your screen.

$1,714
Average Rate
Your Rate
$1,714

The 'Average Rate' is calculated based on default options for a typical driver profile: a 40-year-old married male with good credit, no prior accidents or violations, current car insurance coverage, and homeownership. The coverage includes collision and comprehensive coverage with $500 deductibles, liability limits of 100/300/100, and includes Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist and Medical Payments coverages.

The 'Average Rate' is a combined value for all 2017 Ford Explorer trim levels.

Insurance Rate Analysis

Your personalized insurance analysis will appear below after modifying any options in the calculator settings above.

Based on the default settings in the calculator options, the annual premium for a 2017 Ford Explorer is $1,714.

After making any changes in the calculator settings, this section will explain the choices that have a positive effect on either rates or coverage, as well as those that have a negative effect.

Factors That Favorably Influence Your Rates and Coverage

There are many things that have a positive effect on your rates, like being a mature driver, being married, having great credit, owning your home, and more.

Once you've fine-tuned the settings in our calculator, this section will provide an analysis of all the factors that have contributed to reducing your rates or improving your coverage options.

Factors That Could Increase Rates or Result in Coverage Gaps

Certain circumstances may lead to higher insurance rates or potential gaps in your coverage. These include life events such as being involved in at-fault accidents, incurring driving violations, experiencing lapses in coverage, or simply being a younger driver. While not all of these factors are within your control, many can be managed to mitigate their impact.

As you adjust the settings in our calculator, this section will detail and explain all the factors that have contributed to higher rates or reduced levels of coverage.

2017 Ford Explorer vs. the Midsize SUV Segment

The table below compares insurance rates for the 2017 Ford Explorer against all other models in the midsize SUV segment. The Ford Explorer is highlighted in light orange, and the segment's average insurance rate is in light blue.

Annual Premium values in the table are based on the current selections in the rate calculator settings.

The Difference column indicates the annual premium variance between each model shown and the Ford Explorer, with green values denoting cheaper rates and red values indicating more expensive rates compared to the Ford Explorer.

After choosing a vehicle trim level in the calculator options, the rates shown will reflect your choice.

2017 Ford Explorer Segment Insurance Cost Comparison
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Subaru Outback$1,574-$140
2Ford Edge$1,606-$108
3Chevrolet Traverse$1,614-$100
4Toyota 4Runner$1,640-$74
5Honda Pilot$1,660-$54
6Nissan Murano$1,668-$46
7Ford Explorer$1,714--
8Mazda CX-9$1,724$10
9Ford Flex$1,758$44
10GMC Acadia$1,786$72
2017 Midsize SUV Average$1,787$73
11Dodge Journey$1,794$80
12Kia Sorento$1,812$98
13Dodge Durango$1,826$112
14Toyota Highlander$1,834$120
15Buick Enclave$1,852$138
16Jeep Grand Cherokee$1,868$154
17Nissan Pathfinder$1,888$174
18Jeep Cherokee$1,908$194
19Hyundai Santa Fe$1,916$202
20Jeep Wrangler$1,974$260
21Volkswagen Touareg$2,106$392

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each model.

2017 Explorer Insurance Rates by Trim Level

The table below shows insurance rates for all trim levels available for the 2017 Ford Explorer.

Annual Premium and Cost Per Month values show in the table are based on the current selections in the rate calculator settings. After setting the trim level option in the calculator settings, it will be highlighted in the table.

2017 Ford Explorer Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2017 Ford Explorer Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
2WD$1,610$134
Police Edition 4WD$1,610$134
4WD$1,662$139
XLT 2WD$1,662$139
XLT 4WD$1,662$139
Limited 2WD$1,768$147
Limited 4WD$1,768$147
Sport 4WD$1,820$152
Platinum 4WD$1,872$156

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included.

Insurance Rates by Driver Age

The table below shows average car insurance rates for the 2017 Ford Explorer for different driver ages.

2017 Ford Explorer Insurance Cost for Drivers Aged 16 to 80
Driver Age Annual Premium Cost Per Month
16$6,165$514
17$5,950$496
18$5,290$441
19$4,832$403
20$3,688$307
21$3,519$293
22$3,146$262
23$2,598$217
24$2,449$204
25$1,984$165
30$1,822$152
35$1,762$147
40$1,714$143
45$1,606$134
50$1,524$127
55$1,422$119
60$1,426$119
65$1,520$127
70$1,646$137
75$1,950$163
80$2,402$200

Data Methodology: Rated driver is male and has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Drivers under the age of 25 are considered single, while drivers 25 and over are rated as married. Annual premium is averaged for all Ford Explorer trim levels.