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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: $48,520

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,823

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,600 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,062 $35,268
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Package 301A / 303A 2,600  
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
Second-row high console 100 100
Second-row buckets 750 750
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950 2,000
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch 497  
Package 301A / 303A 2,269  
Roof rails 170  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,696
Inflatable rear seat belts 170  
Second-row high console 87 85
Second-row buckets 655 638
Sunroof 1,392  
AWD 1,819 1,820
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 10,025 11,585
Options (change) 8,866 9,968
Destination 895 825
Total Price $48,520 $50,265
Total Invoice $44,823 $46,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,068
Model Year20142012
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,520$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,520$50,080
Total Invoice$44,823$46,061
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,823$45,891

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length201.8 in197.1 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,643 lb.4,731 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 Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested4175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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