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Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,665

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $15,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,870

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexEscape
TrimLimitedTitaniumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $23,455
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $21,789
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 2,695
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Roof rails 195 195  
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Remote start 345 345 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,750
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Leather Comfort Group     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Cargo net     65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
3.0L V6     1,010
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 2,291
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Roof rails 166 166  
Engine-block heater 30 30 30
Remote start 293 293 293
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684 1,592
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Leather Comfort Group     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Cargo net     34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 11,200 10,405 8,485
Options (change) 9,812 9,137 7,356
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $47,790 $49,490 $32,665
Total Invoice $43,993 $45,589 $29,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,719
Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexEscape
TrimLimitedTitaniumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$47,790$49,490$32,665
Adjustments for Features-5,870-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$43,420$32,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,993$45,589$29,870
Adjustments for Features-5,404-5,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,589$39,997$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122009
ModelFlexFlexEscape
TrimLimitedTitaniumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,670$10,870$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,404-5,5920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelFlexEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in103.1 in
Length202.3 in174.7 in
Width75.9 in71.1 in
Height67.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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