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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: $43,615

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,216

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $32,100 $37,700
Base Invoice $30,178 $29,933 $35,155
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 1,995 795  
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Remote start 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
AWD 2,325 1,950 1,950
255/50R20 630    
Power-folding third row seats 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
Sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
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 1,696 694  
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 66 66
Remote start 326    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
AWD 2,117 1,820 1,820
255/50R20 536    
Power-folding third row seats 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
Sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Options (change) 10,780 10,620 7,225
Options (change) 9,384 9,388 6,425
Destination 785 895 895
Total Price $43,960 $43,615 $45,820
Total Invoice $40,347 $40,216 $42,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$43,960$43,615$45,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,960$42,295$42,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355
Total Invoice$40,347$40,216$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,217-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,347$38,999$39,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$537

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedSELLimited
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
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,220$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,706 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 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 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

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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