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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: $49,245

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,951

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $90

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $38,230
Base Invoice $38,027 $36,509
Package 402A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch   570
3.5L V6   2,850
Roof rails   195
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Package 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 71
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,895
Second-row buckets 655 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Class III trailer hitch   542
3.5L V6   2,721
Roof rails   185
Inflatable rear seat belts   185
Sunroof   1,515
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 9,200 10,120
Options (change) 8,029 9,637
Destination 895 895
Total Price $50,875 $49,245
Total Invoice $46,951 $47,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $505
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,875$49,245
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,425$49,245
Total Invoice$46,951$47,041
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,536$47,041

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerFlex
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,921 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 in55.5 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%
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%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500		1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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