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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: $43,710

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,904

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,730 $38,230 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,257 $36,509 $27,273 $30,178
Package 202A 2,400      
Navigation system 795   1,995 1,995
Class III trailer hitch 570 570    
Roof rails 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Second-row buckets 695 695    
AWD 1,950 1,950 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
255/50R20     1,325 630
Power-folding third row seats     495 495
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Package 202A 2,280      
Navigation system 755   1,696 1,696
Class III trailer hitch 542 542    
Roof rails 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 47 47
Sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Second-row buckets 660 660    
AWD 1,862 1,863 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
255/50R20     1,127 536
Power-folding third row seats     420 421
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 10,270 7,075 13,680 10,780
Options (change) 9,765 6,731 11,846 9,384
Destination 895 895 785 785
Total Price $43,895 $46,200 $43,710 $43,960
Total Invoice $41,917 $44,135 $39,904 $40,347

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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: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $657
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6287hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,895$46,200$43,710$43,960
Adjustments for Features-1,420-3,3200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,475$42,880$43,710$43,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$0
Total Invoice$41,917$44,135$39,904$40,347
Adjustments for Features-1,356-3,1720-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,561$40,963$39,904$40,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0$214

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,370$10,270$6,950$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$3,320$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,356-3,1720-229

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
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 start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137555%
Total Not Requested112545%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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