Chevrolet Traverse vs. Ford Flex
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Flex contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Traverse and the Ford Flex.
When comparing the Chevrolet Traverse's and the Ford Flex's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and reliability. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Traverse's and the Ford Flex's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Traverse is a better car than the Ford Flex.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $17,899 to $32,988 while a used 2019 Ford Flex is priced between $16,900 to $28,967.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Traverse loses 49.2 percent of its value and the Ford Flex loses 50.3 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Traverse retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Flex.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Traverse is 8.4 out of 10 while the Ford Flex's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Traverse being ranked 13 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Ford Flex being ranked 14 out of 39. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Chevrolet Traverse is ranked 20 and the Ford Flex is ranked 22.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Traverse is 8.2 out of 10. For the Ford Flex the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Flex a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Traverse.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Traverse’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Ford Flex base engine makes 287 horsepower. The Traverse is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Traverse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Traverse has an average safety rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,930
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,245 - $35,310
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,575 - $85,165
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,630
Price Range:
$17,899 - $32,988
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,868
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$16,878 - $34,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
866
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,749
# Good or Great Deals:
262
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,644
Price Range:
$16,900 - $28,967
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
258
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,903
# Good or Great Deals:
72
Chevrolet Traverse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ford Flex Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Traverse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.7 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 33.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Chevrolet Traverse Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
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6 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
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7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
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19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
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22 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
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25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
32 out of / 39Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 59Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Ford Flex Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
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1 out of / 10Ranking
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2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 13Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
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22 out of / 39Ranking
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28 out of / 39Ranking
63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels
High Country, L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, Premier, RS
Ford Flex Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
98.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4362 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
204.3 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4439 lbs
Width:
88.8 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
White
Oxford White
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Beige
Dune
