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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: $39,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,820

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,960
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,389
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
235/65R18 695    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Remote start 385 385 295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,020
Sunroof 850 850 1,495
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,375
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Class III trailer hitch     570
AWD     1,850
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
235/65R18 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Remote start 326 326 251
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 867
Sunroof 723 723 1,271
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,019
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Class III trailer hitch     484
AWD     1,684
Options (change) 11,060 7,800 7,660
Options (change) 9,494 6,724 6,623
Destination 735 735 775
Total Price $40,165 $39,650 $43,395
Total Invoice $37,019 $36,820 $39,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-19
Total Price$40,165$39,650$43,395
Adjustments for Features00-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,165$39,650$40,405
Cost Above Minimum$515$0$0
Total Invoice$37,019$36,820$39,787
Adjustments for Features00-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,019$36,820$37,046
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Footrests, second row  $25
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.9 in
Length193.4 in202.3 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,700 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 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft386.7 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%
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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
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%
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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
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 Limited

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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