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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: $42,215

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,328

Ford Flex SEL   
Difference: $256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelFlexFlexExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,400 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,420 $36,672 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 570 570    
Package 202A 2,400      
Navigation system 795   2,505 1,995
Roof rails 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75 75
Sunroof 1,595 1,595 850 850
Second-row buckets 695 695    
AWD 1,950 1,950 2,320 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Third Row Power Package     1,995  
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
255/50R20     1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Class III trailer hitch 542 542    
Package 202A 2,280      
Navigation system 755   2,129 1,696
Roof rails 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64 64
Sunroof 1,515 1,515 723 723
Second-row buckets 660 660    
AWD 1,862 1,863 2,112 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Third Row Power Package     1,696  
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
255/50R20     1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 8,320 5,125 12,035 8,635
Options (change) 7,913 4,879 10,450 7,560
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $42,215 $44,520 $44,465 $45,000
Total Invoice $40,328 $42,546 $40,584 $41,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,479
Model Year2018201820092009
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$42,215$44,520$44,465$45,000
Adjustments for Features-1,280-3,1800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,935$41,340$44,465$44,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$285
Total Invoice$40,328$42,546$40,584$41,276
Adjustments for Features-1,223-3,0390-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,105$39,507$40,584$41,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0$463

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820092009
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 
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250  
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$7,220$9,120$5,940$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$3,180$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,223-3,0390-229

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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137555%
Total Not Requested112545%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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