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Ford Flex vs. Honda Pilot

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Flex ranges from $16,900 to $28,967 while a used 2019 Honda Pilot is priced between $20,885 to $32,924.

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 Honda Pilot loses 43.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Pilot retains 6.6 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 Ford Flex is 8.3 out of 10 while the Honda Pilot's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Ford Flex being ranked 14 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Honda Pilot being ranked 10 out of 39. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Ford Flex is ranked 22 and the Honda Pilot is ranked 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Flex is 9.2 out of 10. For the Honda Pilot the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Pilot a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Flex.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Honda Pilot base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. This gives the Honda Pilot the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Flex, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Pilot, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Honda Pilot has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
Ford Flex
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2019 Ford Flex
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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

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,450

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,316

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$23,245 - $35,310

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:

257

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

78,962

# Good or Great Deals:

98

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,786

Price Range:

$20,885 - $32,924

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$24,868

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$16,878 - $34,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

613

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

79,215

# Good or Great Deals:

188

Ford Flex Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

9.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

9.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



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%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

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:

69.9%



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

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

33.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1 - 33.1

Ford Flex Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $50k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

1 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $50k

1 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

1 / 2

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 14

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs

4 / 14

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

5 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 14

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

8 / 14

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 39

Best Large SUVs for Towing

11 / 14

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 67

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

15 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

22 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

22 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

27 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

28 / 39

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 67

Honda Pilot Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

2 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 18

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 10

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

6 / 17

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 21

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 31

Best Family Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Best Family Midsize SUVs

9 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

10 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs

11 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 31

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

11 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

12 / 39

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

15 / 31

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

16 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

16 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

17 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

17 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

19 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

19 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

20 / 67

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

20 / 27

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

42 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

50 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

54 / 59

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Flex Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL

Honda Pilot Trim Levels

Elite, EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi w/RES, LX, Touring, Touring w/Rear Captain's Chairs

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

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

0.069 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:

FWD / AWD

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


16 / 23 / 19

Range (city/hwy):

298 / 428 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):


19 / 27 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

371 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

83.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

169.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4036 lbs

Width:

78.6 inches

Height:

70.6 inches

Length:

196.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond Pearl

Green

Black Forest Pearl

Red

Deep Scarlet Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Dune

Black

Charcoal Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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