Compare 2012 Ford Flex - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $40,110 | $42,815 | $29,660 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,310 | $39,818 | $28,177 |
| Destination | $825 | $995 | $825 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 8 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 12 Sony | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 700W | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | Invision | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | UltraSonic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | TheftLock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Argent |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/45VR20.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 20" Polished Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Flexible | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | TAPshift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 3.08 | 3.16 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.8 " | 202.0 " | 205.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.9 " | 79.0 " | 78.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.0 " | 76.9 " | 70.4 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 262 @ 6,250 Rpm | 320 @ 5,400 Rpm | 281 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 248 @ 4,500 Rpm | 335 @ 4,000 Rpm | 266 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 84 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 53 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.64/3.49 " | 3.78/3.62 " | 3.70/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,643 Lbs. | 5,567 Lbs. | 4,658 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,150 Lbs. | 7,300 Lbs. | 6,411 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,600 Lbs. | 3,197 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 4,100 Lbs. | 3,527 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,733 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 5,200 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 6,900 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. | 9,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 " | 116.0 " | 118.9 " |
| Front Track | 65.4 " | 68.2 " | 67.8 " |
| Rear Track | 65.4 " | 67.0 " | 67.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | 19.5 '' | 20.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 10.5 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .36 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 40.8 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.3 " | 39.0 " | 36.8 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 33.3 " | 25.6 " | 33.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.8 " | 41.1 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | 39.2 " | 39.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.7 " | 37.9 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 60.3 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 60.6 " | 57.8 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 41.1 " | 49.1 " | 48.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 65.2 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 " | 65.2 " | 61.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.8 " | 61.7 " | 57.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 20.0 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. | 24.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 83.2 Cu.ft. | 108.9 Cu.ft. | 116.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 156 Cu.ft. | N/A | 154 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.6 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
