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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: $43,540

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,663

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $37,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,847 $36,099 $27,518 $29,578
Package 202A 2,400      
Class III trailer hitch 570 570    
Second-row high console 150 150    
Second-row buckets 695 695    
Navigation system 795   1,995 1,995
Roof rails 195 195    
Sunroof 1,595 1,595 850 850
AWD 1,950 1,950    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Package 202A 2,280      
Class III trailer hitch 542 542    
Second-row high console 144 144    
Second-row buckets 660 660    
Navigation system 755   1,696 1,696
Roof rails 185 185    
Sunroof 1,515 1,515 723 723
AWD 1,863 1,863    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Power-folding third row seats     421 421
Options (change) 10,345 7,150 13,365 11,665
Options (change) 9,839 6,804 11,500 10,055
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $43,540 $45,845 $44,210 $44,825
Total Invoice $41,581 $43,798 $39,663 $40,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $443
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6287hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$43,540$45,845$44,210$44,825
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,14500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$42,700$44,210$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0$615
Total Invoice$41,581$43,798$39,663$40,278
Adjustments for Features-1,475-3,00500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,106$40,793$39,663$40,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$615

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,645$10,245$7,100$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$3,145$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,475-3,00500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in113.7 in
Length201.8 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,643 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 Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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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