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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,400 $29,280
Base Invoice $31,420 $36,672 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 570 570  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
AWD 1,950 1,950 2,320
Third-row seat     875
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
4.6L V8     1,310
Remote start     385
Class III trailer hitch 542 542  
Roof rails 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64
AWD 1,862 1,863 2,112
Third-row seat     744
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
4.6L V8     1,192
Remote start     327
Options (change) 2,835 2,835 5,910
Options (change) 2,703 2,704 5,242
Destination 995 995 815
Total Price $36,730 $42,230 $36,005
Total Invoice $35,118 $40,371 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201820182010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6287hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$36,730$42,230$36,005
Adjustments for Features-2,765-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,965$34,990$36,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0
Total Invoice$35,118$40,371$33,461
Adjustments for Features-2,644-6,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,474$33,450$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182010
ModelFlexFlexExplorer
TrimSELLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $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
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,290$12,765$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$7,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,644-6,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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