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DS 5 vs Ford Explorer

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

DS

5

€12,044

Average price
Registered 2012–2018

30 listings for sale

Ford

Explorer

€41,793

Average price
Registered 1998–2026

27 listings for sale

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The DS 5 wins 3 of 4 categories

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

DS 5Ford Explorer
  • DS 5: €12,044

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Ford Explorer: €41,793
  • DS 5: €9.09/100 km

    Cheaper to run

    Fuel per 100 km, with the advertised consumption

    Ford Explorer: €3.43/100 km
  • DS 5: 30 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Ford Explorer: 27 listings
  • DS 5: Under 1 month

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    Ford Explorer: 1 to 2 months

Fuel cost

The Ford Explorer spends €5.66 less per 100 km. At 15,000 km a year, that saves about €848.

DSDS 5

€9.09per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,363
Most common fuel
Diesel
Average advertised consumption
4.2 L/100 km
Price used (standard diesel, national average)
€2.186/L

FordFord Explorer

€3.43per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€514
Most common fuel
Electric
Average advertised consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km
Price used (reference household tariff)
€0.220/kWh

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 125 DS 5 listings and 114 Ford Explorer listings (DS 5: registered 2012–2018; Ford Explorer: registered 1998–2026).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the DS 5 and the Ford Explorer
IndicatorDS 5Registered 2012–2018Ford ExplorerRegistered 1998–2026
Average price (recent listings)€12,044€41,793
Available listings3027
Sold listings9587
Sample analysed125114
Time to sellUnder 1 month1 to 2 months
Estimated annual depreciationNo dataNo data
Overall market share0.02%0.02%
Average power140 hp288 hp
Most common fuelDieselElectric
Average advertised consumption4.2 L/100 km15.6 kWh/100 km
SegmentNo dataNo data

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

DSDS 5Registered 2012–2018
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
FordFord ExplorerRegistered 1998–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the DS 5 and the Ford Explorer
DistrictDS 5Ford Explorer
Lisbon3129
Porto2131
Aveiro1824
Braga2412
Setúbal37
Castelo Branco80
Leiria51
Santarém51
Viana do Castelo14
Faro31
Viseu30
Coimbra21

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the DS 5 vs the Ford Explorer, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the DS 5 or the Ford Explorer?

On average, the DS 5 is cheaper: it costs about €12,044 (registered between 2012 and 2018), while the Ford Explorer costs €41,793 on average (registered between 1998 and 2026). The difference is around €29,748, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used DS 5 cost in Portugal?

A used DS 5 costs €12,044 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2012 and 2018. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 30 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used Ford Explorer cost in Portugal?

A used Ford Explorer costs €41,793 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 1998 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 27 listings for this model in Portugal.

Which is cheaper to run: the DS 5 or the Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer has lower fuel costs: about €3.43 per 100 km (Electric, average advertised consumption of 15.6 kWh/100 km), against €9.09 per 100 km for the DS 5 (Diesel). At 15,000 km a year, the difference comes to about €848 in fuel, at current average prices in Portugal.

How many DS 5 and Ford Explorer listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 30 DS 5 listings and 27 Ford Explorer listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the DS 5 or the Ford Explorer?

On average, DS 5 cars listed in Portugal have 140 hp and Ford Explorer cars 288 hp, so the Ford Explorer is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

DS 5 listings

Ford Explorer listings

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