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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: $50,600

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,382

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $2,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimSportLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $40,191 $33,356 $35,627
Package 401A 4,300    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Rear bumper protector 75    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Second-row high console 150 100 100
Second-row buckets 695 750 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Roof rails   195 195
Remote start   345 345
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Package 401A 3,752    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Rear bumper protector 66    
All-weather floor mats 66 64 64
Second-row high console 132 85 85
Second-row buckets 607 638 638
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,696 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Roof rails   166 166
Remote start   293 293
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 9,455 14,010 13,215
Options (change) 8,253 12,201 11,526
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $53,450 $50,600 $52,300
Total Invoice $49,339 $46,382 $47,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimSportLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$53,450$50,600$52,300
Adjustments for Features-1,4600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,990$50,600$52,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$49,339$46,382$47,978
Adjustments for Features-1,3480-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,991$46,382$47,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimSportLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Terrain selector$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,550$7,090$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3480-183

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,921 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 in55.4 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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
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)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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
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)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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