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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,210 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,121 $35,553 $37,824
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 385 345 345 345
AWD 2,320 1,850 1,850 1,850
Class III trailer hitch   570 570 570
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995 2,995
Package 203A   3,025    
Roof rails   195 195 195
255/45VR20     795  
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64
Remote start 327 293 293 293
AWD 2,112 1,684 1,684 1,684
Class III trailer hitch   484 484 484
3.5L V6   2,726 2,725 2,726
Package 203A   2,572    
Roof rails   166 166 166
255/45VR20     676  
Options (change) 5,910 9,055 6,825 6,030
Options (change) 5,242 7,989 6,092 5,417
Destination 815 825 825 825
Total Price $36,005 $42,090 $45,830 $47,530
Total Invoice $33,461 $38,935 $42,470 $44,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,344
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8355hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$36,005$42,090$45,830$47,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-6,090-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$37,625$39,740$41,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115$3,615
Total Invoice$33,461$38,935$42,470$44,066
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-5,644-5,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,461$34,805$36,826$38,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,021$3,429

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$9,890$11,515$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465$6,090$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,130-5,644-5,832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20102011
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 XLT

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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

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%
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

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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