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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: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,652

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $32,300 $37,800
Base Invoice $32,901 $30,847 $36,099
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Navigation system 1,995 795  
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 1,595 1,595
Remote start 385    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
AWD 2,320 1,950 1,950
255/50R20 630    
Package 202A   2,400  
Second-row high console   150 150
Second-row buckets   695 695
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Roof rails   195 195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Navigation system 1,696 755  
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 71 71
Sunroof 723 1,515 1,515
Remote start 327    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
AWD 2,112 1,863 1,863
255/50R20 536    
Package 202A   2,280  
Second-row high console   144 144
Second-row buckets   660 660
Class III trailer hitch   542 542
Roof rails   185 185
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,930 10,420 7,225
Options (change) 8,661 9,910 6,875
Destination 815 895 895
Total Price $46,295 $43,615 $45,920
Total Invoice $42,377 $41,652 $43,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year200920162016
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$46,295$43,615$45,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$42,285$42,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$42,377$41,652$43,869
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,377$40,382$40,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$449

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200920162016
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Surround sound  $250
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$6,890$8,220$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270-3,038

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092016
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
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
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 control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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