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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: $50,965

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,682

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,672 $51,512
3.5L V6 2,850  
Package 301A / 303A 3,400  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Second-row buckets 695 695
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
3.5L V6 2,721  
Package 301A / 303A 3,230  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Second-row buckets 660 660
Roof rails 185  
All-weather floor mats 114 114
Inflatable rear seat belts 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863  
Options (change) 11,570 815
Options (change) 11,015 774
Destination 995 995
Total Price $50,965 $55,750
Total Invoice $48,682 $53,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $786
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,965$55,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$51,760
Total Invoice$48,682$53,281
Adjustments for Features0-3,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,682$49,468

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,565$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,813

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length201.8 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested240086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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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