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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: $42,515

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,927

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $34,960
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $32,389
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Rear bumper protector 85 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Second-row buckets 750 750 870
Package 301A 2,600    
Second-row high console 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 402A   4,130  
Class III trailer hitch     570
Navigation system     2,375
Remote start     295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,020
Sunroof     1,495
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Rear bumper protector 74 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 47
Second-row buckets 655 655 739
Package 301A 2,269    
Second-row high console 87 87 85
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 402A   3,604  
Class III trailer hitch     484
Navigation system     2,019
Remote start     251
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     867
Sunroof     1,271
Options (change) 8,365 9,300 6,780
Options (change) 7,300 8,116 5,763
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $47,360 $50,975 $42,515
Total Invoice $43,723 $47,038 $38,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,853
Model Year201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$47,360$50,975$42,515
Adjustments for Features-2,105-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,255$46,570$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0
Total Invoice$43,723$47,038$38,927
Adjustments for Features-1,943-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,780$42,973$38,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,193$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201320132009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Footrests, second row  $25
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$10,130$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,943-4,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,501 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested102548%
Total Not Requested110052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested185058%
Total Not Requested135042%
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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