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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: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,927

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,794

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Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $34,960
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $32,389
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Second-row buckets 695 695 870
All-weather floor mats 120 120 55
Second-row high console 150 150 100
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Class III trailer hitch     570
Navigation system     2,375
Remote start     295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,020
Sunroof     1,495
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Second-row buckets 660 660 739
All-weather floor mats 114 114 47
Second-row high console 144 144 85
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Class III trailer hitch     484
Navigation system     2,019
Remote start     251
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     867
Sunroof     1,271
Options (change) 5,820 2,960 6,780
Options (change) 5,530 2,813 5,763
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $48,905 $57,895 $42,515
Total Invoice $46,721 $55,320 $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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$48,905$57,895$42,515
Adjustments for Features-3,605-10,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$47,550$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$46,721$55,320$38,927
Adjustments for Features-3,444-9,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,277$45,435$38,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,158$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerFlex
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$9,570$16,310$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$10,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,444-9,8850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,458 lb.4,501 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 Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested75091%
Total Not Requested759%
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%
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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