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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: $44,365

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,611

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $34,960
Base Invoice $32,901 $32,389
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995 2,375
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Remote start 385 295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,020
Sunroof 850 1,495
AWD 2,320 1,850
255/50R20 630  
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   870
Class III trailer hitch   570
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696 2,019
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 47
Remote start 327 251
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 867
Sunroof 723 1,271
AWD 2,112 1,684
255/50R20 536  
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   739
Class III trailer hitch   484
Options (change) 9,930 8,630
Options (change) 8,661 7,447
Destination 815 775
Total Price $46,295 $44,365
Total Invoice $42,377 $40,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,070
Model Year20092009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$46,295$44,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$42,940
Total Invoice$42,377$40,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,377$39,307

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Footrests, second row $25
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092009
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.4,700 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Power release, second row seats50No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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