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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: $46,295

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,377

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,620 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,995 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
3.5L V6 2,995  
255/45VR20 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 295 385
Sunroof 1,495 850
AWD 1,850 2,320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
255/50R20   630
Class III trailer hitch 484  
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638  
3.5L V6 2,726  
255/45VR20 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Remote start 251 327
Sunroof 1,271 723
AWD 1,684 2,112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 10,920 9,930
Options (change) 9,575 8,661
Destination 775 815
Total Price $49,315 $46,295
Total Invoice $45,345 $42,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,147
Model Year20102009
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,315$46,295
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,335$46,295
Total Invoice$45,345$42,377
Adjustments for Features-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,524$42,377

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,795$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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 Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
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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