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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: $51,150

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,850

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $50,839
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Navigation system 2,350 2,350  
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Semi-automated parking system 550 550  
Second-row buckets 750 750 695
Remote start 345 345  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Second-row high console 100 100 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Rear bumper protector     75
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Navigation system 1,998 1,998  
Class III trailer hitch 484 484  
Semi-automated parking system 468 468  
Second-row buckets 638 638 660
Remote start 293 293  
Roof rails 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 114
Second-row high console 85 85 144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,895
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Rear bumper protector     71
Options (change) 14,560 13,765 3,035
Options (change) 12,669 11,994 2,884
Destination 825 825 945
Total Price $51,150 $52,850 $57,215
Total Invoice $46,850 $48,446 $54,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,521
Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumPlatinum
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, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,150$52,850$57,215
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,150$52,650$50,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$46,850$48,446$54,668
Adjustments for Features0-183-6,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,850$48,263$48,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122017
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,190$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-6,297

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,839 lb.4,890 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 Platinum

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

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