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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: $51,020

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,883

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimPlatinumLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $50,839 $35,553 $37,824
Second-row buckets 695 750 750
Rear bumper protector 75    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Second-row high console 150 100 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
Semi-automated parking system   550 550
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
255/45VR20   795  
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
Remote start   345 345
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Second-row buckets 660 638 638
Rear bumper protector 71    
All-weather floor mats 114 64 64
Second-row high console 144 85 85
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,696 1,696
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
Semi-automated parking system   468 468
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
255/45VR20   676  
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
Remote start   293 293
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 3,035 12,015 11,220
Options (change) 2,884 10,505 9,830
Destination 945 825 825
Total Price $57,215 $51,020 $52,720
Total Invoice $54,668 $46,883 $48,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimPlatinumLimitedTitanium
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)500, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$57,215$51,020$52,720
Adjustments for Features-6,8800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,335$51,020$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$54,668$46,883$48,479
Adjustments for Features-6,5740-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,094$46,883$48,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201720112011
ModelExplorerFlexFlex
TrimPlatinumLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
Wide-view front camera$150  
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 spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$12,855$5,975$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5740-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length198.3 in202.3 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.0 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft386.7 ft3

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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 seats200Yes
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 seats200Yes
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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