Compare 2018 Ford Flex - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $40,445 | $41,700 | $27,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,624 | $39,615 | $27,091 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Urethane | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| 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 And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-40 Bucket | 40-60 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth/leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 12 Sony | 10 Bose | 6 |
| Amplifier | 390W | Standard | 368W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With Digital Media | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | 911 Assist | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | AutoLamp 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 | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Rear Park Assist | ParkSense |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Metal-look |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/55HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/55HR20.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR19.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 19" Black Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | 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 | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | SelectShift | TAPshift | AUTOSTICK |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 9-spd W/OD | 4-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 3.49 | 4.28 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.8 " | 204.3 " | 192.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.9 " | 78.6 " | 72.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.0 " | 70.7 " | 66.6 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 290 @ 6,500 Rpm | 310 @ 6,800 Rpm | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 254 @ 4,000 Rpm | 266 @ 2,800 Rpm | 166 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.5 Seconds | N/A | 10.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | N/A | 17.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | N/A | 80 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | N/A | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | N/A | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.74/3.38 " | 3.46/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,637 Lbs. | 4,362 Lbs. | 3,907 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,150 Lbs. | 6,160 Lbs. | 5,250 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 7,050 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 " | 120.9 " | 113.8 " |
| Front Track | 65.4 " | 67.3 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 65.4 " | 67.0 " | 62.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | 19.5 '' | 19.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | N/A | .37 |
| Front Legroom | 40.8 " | 41.0 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.3 " | 38.4 " | 36.1 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 33.3 " | 33.5 " | 23.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | 40.0 " | 39.9 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.7 " | 38.2 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 58.1 " | 53.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 56.9 " | 54.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 41.1 " | 48.5 " | 40.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 62.1 " | 57.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.1 " | 62.2 " | 56.9 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.8 " | 57.5 " | 43.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 20.0 Cu.ft. | 23.0 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 83.2 Cu.ft. | 98.2 Cu.ft. | 67.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 156 Cu.ft. | 157 Cu.ft. | 124 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.6 Gal. | 19.4 Gal. | 20.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.94 | $1.01 | $0.78 |
| Depreciation | $22,704 | $26,898 | $17,582 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,244 | $3,403 | $2,369 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,296 | $5,335 | $5,423 |
| Insurance | $5,687 | $5,170 | $6,084 |
| Maintenance | $3,205 | $3,703 | $2,942 |
| Repairs | $1,832 | $1,911 | $1,786 |
| Opportunity Costs | $339 | $333 | $276 |
| Total Cost | $46,945 | $50,597 | $38,994 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | 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 | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | N/A | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | marginal |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | N/A | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | marginal |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
