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Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,975

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,994

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $41,675
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $38,862
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
255/45VR20 795    
Second-row high console 100 100 100
Second-row buckets 750 750 750
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345 345  
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 401A     4,130
Rear bumper protector     85
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
255/45VR20 676    
Second-row high console 85 85 87
Second-row buckets 638 638 655
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 66
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,741
Remote start 293 293  
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Package 401A     3,604
Rear bumper protector     74
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 10,970 10,175 9,300
Options (change) 9,616 8,941 8,116
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $49,975 $51,675 $51,870
Total Invoice $45,994 $47,590 $47,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59
Model Year201120112014
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,975$51,675$51,870
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,975$51,475$49,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$45,994$47,590$47,873
Adjustments for Features0-184-1,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,994$47,406$45,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112014
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,225$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-1,938

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length202.3 in197.1 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height67.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185058%
Total Not Requested135042%

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