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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: $42,515

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,927

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,960 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,389 $40,196 $51,512
Navigation system 2,375    
Class III trailer hitch 570    
Second-row buckets 870 695 695
Second-row high console 100 150 150
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120
Remote start 295    
Sunroof 1,495    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,020    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Navigation system 2,019    
Class III trailer hitch 484    
Second-row buckets 739 660 660
Second-row high console 85 144 144
All-weather floor mats 47 114 114
Remote start 251    
Sunroof 1,271    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 867    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Polished alloy wheels   565  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,780 5,820 2,960
Options (change) 5,763 5,530 2,813
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $42,515 $48,905 $57,895
Total Invoice $38,927 $46,721 $55,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year200920182018
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,515$48,905$57,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-10,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,515$45,300$47,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$38,927$46,721$55,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,444-9,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,927$43,277$45,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,158

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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$5,965$9,570$16,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,444-9,885

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length202.3 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height67.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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