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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: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $32,900 $38,400
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,420 $36,672
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 75 120 120
Remote start 385    
AWD 2,320 1,950 1,950
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Roof rails   195 195
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 64 114 114
Remote start 327    
AWD 2,112 1,862 1,863
Class III trailer hitch   542 542
Roof rails   185 185
Options (change) 5,910 2,835 2,835
Options (change) 5,242 2,703 2,704
Destination 815 995 995
Total Price $36,005 $36,730 $42,230
Total Invoice $33,461 $35,118 $40,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimited
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)80, 4?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$36,005$36,730$42,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$33,965$34,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025
Total Invoice$33,461$35,118$40,371
Adjustments for Features0-2,644-6,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,461$32,474$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201020182018
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimXLTSELLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
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  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,525$8,290$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,644-6,921

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20102018
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 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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
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%

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%

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%

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