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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: $50,860

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,567

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $35,268 $35,553 $37,824
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Second-row high console 100 100 100
Second-row buckets 750 750 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595    
AWD 2,000 1,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
255/45VR20   795  
Remote start   345 345
Semi-automated parking system   550 550
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Second-row high console 85 85 85
Second-row buckets 638 638 638
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 506    
AWD 1,820 1,684 1,684
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
255/45VR20   676  
Remote start   293 293
Semi-automated parking system   468 468
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 12,180 12,015 11,220
Options (change) 10,474 10,505 9,830
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $50,860 $51,020 $52,720
Total Invoice $46,567 $46,883 $48,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,860$51,020$52,720
Adjustments for Features-2,7850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,075$51,020$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$46,567$46,883$48,479
Adjustments for Features-2,5500-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,017$46,883$48,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimLimitedLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,575$5,790$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5500-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,839 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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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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%

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
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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

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
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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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