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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: $43,710

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,904

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,730 $38,230
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,257 $36,509
Luxury Package 1,290      
Rear HVAC unit 695 285    
Third-row seat 875 375    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795  
Audiophile Package 510      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Remote start 385 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,950 1,950
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795    
Package 202A     2,400  
Class III trailer hitch     570 570
Roof rails     195 195
Second-row buckets     695 695
Sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,097      
Rear HVAC unit 591 243    
Third-row seat 744 319    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 755  
Audiophile Package 433      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 71 71
Remote start 326 326    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,862 1,863
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676    
Package 202A     2,280  
Class III trailer hitch     542 542
Roof rails     185 185
Second-row buckets     660 660
Sunroof     1,515 1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 13,680 10,780 10,270 7,075
Options (change) 11,846 9,384 9,765 6,731
Destination 785 785 895 895
Total Price $43,710 $43,960 $43,895 $46,200
Total Invoice $39,904 $40,347 $41,917 $44,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $657
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$43,710$43,960$43,895$46,200
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,420-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,710$43,710$42,475$42,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$405
Total Invoice$39,904$40,347$41,917$44,135
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,356-3,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,904$40,118$40,561$40,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$0$402

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerFlexFlex
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console $250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
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 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,200$8,370$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,420$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,356-3,172

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082017
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 Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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

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
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137555%
Total Not Requested112545%

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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