Ford Flex vs. Hyundai PALISADE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Hyundai PALISADE 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 Hyundai PALISADE.
When we compare the Ford Flex's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ford Flex and Hyundai PALISADE have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Hyundai PALISADE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Flex ranges from $12,995 to $26,998 while a used 2026 Hyundai PALISADE is priced between $47,010 to $58,713.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Flex and the Hyundai PALISADE makes 287 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai PALISADE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
50691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
30575 - 85165
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45374 - 58844
Starting MSRP:
39435
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19356
Price Range:
12995 - 26998
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
33248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
19356 - 65802
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
215
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91831
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55009
Price Range:
47010 - 58713
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford Flex Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.8 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.209
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai PALISADE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5216968705871263
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Flex Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai PALISADE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Flex Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, SEL Premium, XRT Pro
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1650 lbs
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
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:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
181 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:
4420 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
69.5 inches
Length:
199.2 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Classy Blue Pearl
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Creamy White Pearl
Red
Galaxy Maroon Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Grey/Navy
