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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: $43,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,347

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $30,178 $35,553 $37,824
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Third-row seat 375    
Rear HVAC unit 285    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
Navigation system 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Remote start 385 345 345
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Power-folding third row seats 495    
AWD 2,325 1,850 1,850
255/50R20 630    
Second-row high console   100 100
Second-row buckets   750 750
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
255/45VR20   795  
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Third-row seat 319    
Rear HVAC unit 243    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
Navigation system 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 64 64
Remote start 326 293 293
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Power-folding third row seats 421    
AWD 2,117 1,684 1,684
255/50R20 536    
Second-row high console   85 85
Second-row buckets   638 638
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
255/45VR20   676  
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 10,780 11,465 10,670
Options (change) 9,384 10,037 9,362
Destination 785 825 825
Total Price $43,960 $50,470 $52,170
Total Invoice $40,347 $46,415 $48,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,842
Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$43,960$50,470$52,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,960$48,050$49,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$40,347$46,415$48,011
Adjustments for Features0-2,226-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,347$44,189$45,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$9,520$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,226-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,839 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 Limited

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

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
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
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%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

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
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
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%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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