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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: $47,615

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,280

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,672
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 1,950
Second-row buckets 750 695
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Class III trailer hitch   570
Package 301A / 303A   2,900
Roof rails   195
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Sunroof   1,595
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,863
Second-row buckets 638 660
All-weather floor mats 64 114
Class III trailer hitch   542
Package 301A / 303A   2,755
Roof rails   185
Inflatable rear seat belts   185
Sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 9,490 8,220
Options (change) 8,187 7,819
Destination 825 995
Total Price $48,170 $47,615
Total Invoice $44,280 $45,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,144
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$48,170$47,615
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,170$47,550
Total Invoice$44,280$45,486
Adjustments for Features0-62
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,280$45,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length197.1 in201.8 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,643 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft343.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft383.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested4175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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%
Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested75027%

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