Compare 2012 Acura MDX vs 2012 Ford Flex vs 2012 Lincoln MKT

2012 Acura MDX
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2012 Ford Flex
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2012 Lincoln MKT
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Select style
AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MDX AWD 4-Door 16 21 $39,863 $43,030
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg 16 21 N/A N/A
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 N/A N/A
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 16 21 $43,226 $46,705
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 $44,965 $48,605
Select style
4-Door Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD 16 23 $35,039 $37,615
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost 16 23 $37,765 $40,610
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD 17 24 $33,356 $35,765
Flex 4-Door SE FWD 17 24 $27,918 $29,465
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD 16 23 $31,705 $33,950
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD 17 24 $30,021 $32,100
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD 16 23 $37,310 $40,110
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD w/EcoBoost 16 23 $40,035 $43,105
Flex 4-Door Titanium FWD 17 24 $35,627 $38,260
Select style
4-Door Wgn 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MKT 4-Door Wgn 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost 16 22 $43,529 $46,295
MKT 4-Door Wgn 3.7L FWD 17 24 $41,674 $44,300

Pricing

Invoice Price
$39,863
$35,039
$43,529

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,030
$37,615
$46,295

Monthly Payment Estimate
$717 / month
$627 / month
$772 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
9.2
9.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Acura MDX is not just comfortable and family-friendly; it's one of the most enjoyable three-row crossovers to drive. One of our top-rated vehicles, the 2012 Ford Flex has real distinction, along with top-shelf turbo power, great seats and great features. EcoBoost thrust and limo-like space may attract you more to the 2012 Lincoln MKT than its polarizing shape, but we're among its fans.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg

Highway
21 mpg 23 mpg 22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 50.8 49.1

Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 44.3 41.8

Front Head Room (in)
39.2 41.8 40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)
141.8 155.8 142.3

Second Hip Room (in)
59.1 55.0 55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.6 58.4 58.6

Third Leg Room (in)
28.7 33.3 33.0

Second Head Room (in)
38.6 40.5 39.0

Passenger Capacity
7 7 7

Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 41.1 40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.5 58.1 58.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 40.8 41.3

Third Head Room (in)
35.8 38.7 33.5

Front Hip Room (in)
59.0 55.5 55.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
67.5 65.4 65.3

Wheelbase (in)
108.3 117.9 117.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.5 75.9 76.0

Track Width, Front (in)
67.7 65.4 65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.2 - TBD - - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
191.6 201.8 207.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
68.2 68.0 67.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.9 43.2 39.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
83.5 83.2 75.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.0 20.0 17.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 12.8 x - TBD - - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD - - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.0 18.6 18.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.0 17.0 17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 40.7 41.5

Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.29 - TBD - 3.15

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/55R19 P235/55R19

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A

Front Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/55R19 P235/55R19

Spare Tire Size
T165/80D17 Compact T155/70D17

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 200 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200 300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 2000 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4550 4643 4951

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD - Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x - TBD - 19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 4 Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x - TBD - 19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.2 - TBD - - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 - TBD - 200

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 4500 248 @ 4500 350 @ 1500-5250

Engine Order Code
NA 99C 99T

Displacement
3.7L/224 3.5L/213 3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300 262 @ 6250 355 @ 5700

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas V6

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 23 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16 16

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 18 18

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 1.84 1.84

Trans Type
6 6 6

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA 1.00 -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.88 2.28

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 2.87 2.87

Trans Order Code
NA 44J 44G

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 3.39 3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.41 1.41

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic w/manual shift

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - TBD - -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 0.74 0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.48 4.48

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - NA

Summary

Vehicle Name
Acura MDX Ford Flex Lincoln MKT

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.95 0.9 NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91 1.3 - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 10.4 10.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 3 (2011) 3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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