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Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,015

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,169

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,960 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,389 $27,518 $29,578
Class III trailer hitch 570    
Second-row high console 100    
Second-row buckets 870    
Sunroof 1,495 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,020 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,375 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Class III trailer hitch 484    
Second-row high console 85    
Second-row buckets 739    
Sunroof 1,271 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 867 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 2,019 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,684    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 8,280 13,960 11,665
Options (change) 7,149 12,006 10,055
Destination 775 645 645
Total Price $44,015 $44,805 $44,825
Total Invoice $40,313 $40,169 $40,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year200920062006
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$44,015$44,805$44,825
Adjustments for Features-1,34000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$44,805$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$40,313$40,169$40,278
Adjustments for Features-1,22700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,086$40,169$40,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Footrests, second row$25  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,115$5,775$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,22700

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in113.7 in
Length202.3 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height67.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,700 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		45.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		86.7 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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