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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: $47,565

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,210

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $40,780
Base Invoice $36,672 $38,027
3.5L V6 2,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Second-row buckets 695 750
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 402A   4,130
Rear bumper protector   85
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6 2,721  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Roof rails 185  
All-weather floor mats 114 66
Second-row buckets 660 655
Inflatable rear seat belts 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 402A   3,604
Rear bumper protector   74
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,170 7,205
Options (change) 7,785 6,288
Destination 995 895
Total Price $47,565 $48,880
Total Invoice $45,452 $45,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $658
Model Year20182013
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,565$48,880
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,565$48,430
Total Invoice$45,452$45,210
Adjustments for Features0-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,452$44,794

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelFlexExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length201.8 in197.1 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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