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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: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,611

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $34,960
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,389
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Second-row high console 100 100
Second-row buckets 750 870
Package 301A 2,250  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch   570
Navigation system   2,375
Remote start   295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,020
Sunroof   1,495
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 47
Second-row high console 85 85
Second-row buckets 638 739
Package 301A 1,913  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,684
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Class III trailer hitch   484
Navigation system   2,019
Remote start   251
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   867
Sunroof   1,271
Options (change) 10,030 8,630
Options (change) 8,664 7,447
Destination 825 775
Total Price $48,390 $44,365
Total Invoice $44,441 $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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,796
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$48,390$44,365
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,175$44,365
Total Invoice$44,441$40,611
Adjustments for Features-2,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,407$40,611

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$9,355$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0340

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length197.1 in202.3 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft386.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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