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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: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,470

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,672 $40,191
3.5L V6 2,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Package 301A / 303A 3,400  
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Second-row buckets 695 695
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Rear bumper protector   75
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6 2,721  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Package 301A / 303A 3,230  
Roof rails 185  
All-weather floor mats 114 66
Second-row buckets 660 607
Inflatable rear seat belts 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Rear bumper protector   66
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 11,570 8,460
Options (change) 11,015 7,384
Destination 995 895
Total Price $50,965 $52,455
Total Invoice $48,682 $48,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year20182015
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$50,965$52,455
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,765$52,455
Total Invoice$48,682$48,470
Adjustments for Features-1,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,536$48,470

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelFlexExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third 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$7,800$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1460

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested150054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested3150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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