Ford Flex vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Ford Flex and the Dodge Grand Caravan.

When we compare the Ford Flex's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex is a better car than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Flex ranges from $16,900 to $28,967 while a used 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is priced between $11,996 to $28,899.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Flex loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Dodge Grand Caravan loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford Flex retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Flex is 8.3 out of 10 while the Dodge Grand Caravan's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Flex is 9.2 out of 10. For the Dodge Grand Caravan the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Ford Flex an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Dodge Grand Caravan base engine makes 283 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Grand Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the Ford Flex the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Grand Caravan the advantage in maximum range. The Flex uses regular unleaded, and the Grand Caravan uses e85, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Dodge Grand Caravan has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.