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Ford Expedition vs. Ford Flex

When we compare the Ford Expedition's and the Ford Flex's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume 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 resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition's and the Ford Flex's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition is a better car than the Ford Flex.

Ford Expedition vs. Ford Flex Pricing

A used 2019 Ford Expedition ranges from $29,998 to $51,000 while a used 2019 Ford Flex is priced between $19,899 to $31,987.

Ford Expedition vs. Ford Flex Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value and the Ford Flex loses 47.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford Flex retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Ford Flex base engine makes 287 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. This gives the Ford Expedition the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford Flex, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford Expedition has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$29,998 - $51,000

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$19,899 - $31,987

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.7%

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Ford Flex Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

1 / 55

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

1 / 55

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

1 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

1 / 16

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

1 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 13

Safest Large SUVs

1 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

1 / 10

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 10

Best American 8-seater SUVs

1 / 7

Best American Large SUVs

1 / 7

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 55

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

2 / 30

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

3 / 55

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 30

Best Large SUVs

3 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 10

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

4 / 55

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Best American 5-seater SUVs

4 / 22

Most Affordable Large SUVs

4 / 8

Best Large SUVs for the Money

4 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs

5 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

6 / 30

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

6 / 16

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

6 / 16

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 10

Best 5-seater SUVs

9 / 55

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 10

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

11 / 15

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 16

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 16

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 26

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 30

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

51 / 55

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

52 / 53

Ford Flex Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

2 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 66

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

5 / 21

Most Comfortable 7-Seater SUVs

6 / 21

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 21

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

7 / 10

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

8 / 30

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 30

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 10

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 66

Best Large SUVs for Towing

10 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

12 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 21

7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

16 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

18 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

18 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

22 / 30

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

48 / 66

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Expedition Trim Levels

Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT

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):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

375 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

470 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.069 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 559 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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Equipment

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Cargo Space:

20.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

104.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

192.8 cubic feet

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:

5443 lbs

Width:

93.4 inches

Height:

76.6 inches

Length:

210 inches

Wheelbase:

122.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.8 inches

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 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R17

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