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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,750 $37,620 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,653 $34,995 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Package 208A 3,025    
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 295 295 385
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,320
255/45VR20   795  
Third-row seat     875
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
4.6L V8     1,310
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
3.5L V6 2,724 2,726  
Package 208A 2,572    
Roof rails 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Remote start 251 251 327
AWD 1,684 1,684 2,112
255/45VR20   676  
Third-row seat     744
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 9,005 6,775 5,910
Options (change) 7,945 6,051 5,242
Destination 775 775 815
Total Price $41,530 $45,170 $36,005
Total Invoice $38,373 $41,821 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $833
Model Year201020102010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$41,530$45,170$36,005
Adjustments for Features-4,415-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,115$39,180$36,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$38,373$41,821$33,461
Adjustments for Features-4,079-5,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,294$36,275$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,981$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Footrests, second row $25 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,465$11,040$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,079-5,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
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 Weight4,839 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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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 208A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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