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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,985

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,683

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,100 $37,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,933 $35,155
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850 1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495    
Package 202A     2,600  
Second-row high console     150 150
Second-row buckets     695 695
Class III trailer hitch     570 570
Roof rails     195 195
AWD     1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723 1,392 1,392
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 694  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Power-folding third row seats 421 421    
Package 202A     2,269  
Second-row high console     132 132
Second-row buckets     607 607
Class III trailer hitch     497 497
Roof rails     170 170
AWD     1,820 1,820
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741 1,741
Options (change) 11,140 9,440 10,545 7,150
Options (change) 9,520 8,075 9,322 6,359
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $41,985 $42,600 $43,540 $45,745
Total Invoice $37,683 $38,298 $40,150 $42,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$41,985$42,600$43,540$45,745
Adjustments for Features00-3,770-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,985$42,600$39,770$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$605
Total Invoice$37,683$38,298$40,150$42,409
Adjustments for Features00-3,476-4,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,683$38,298$36,674$37,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$757

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$8,670$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,770$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,476-4,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.9 in
Length193.4 in201.8 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested147555%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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