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Ford Flex vs. Nissan Pathfinder

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder.

When comparing the Ford Flex's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Nissan Pathfinder'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 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $10,995 to $23,995.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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

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Ford Flex
Nissan Pathfinder

2019 Ford Flex
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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:

-

Starting MSRP:

31530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

30316

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

23245 - 35310

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:

17288

Price Range:

10995 - 23995

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

21828

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

14486 - 34454

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

347

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

90040

# Good or Great Deals:

148

Ford Flex Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 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 Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.1 - 10.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.21



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:

2.0359233264057

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 25.6

Ford Flex Rankings

Not yet available

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Best Family Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

6 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

7 / 28

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 28

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

16 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

20 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

29 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

30 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

37 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

41 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Flex Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL

Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, S, SL, SV

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

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:

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

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:

284 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

259 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

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

0.066 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:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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


20 / 27 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 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:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

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:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

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

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

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:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

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:

42.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

170.2 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:

4293 lbs

Width:

77.2 inches

Height:

70.6 inches

Length:

198.5 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Magnetic Black Pearl

Blue

Caspian Blue Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Interior Colors

Beige

Dune

Black

Charcoal Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal

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