Compare 2013 Acura MDX vs 2013 Ford Flex

2013 Acura MDX
2013 Ford Flex
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AWD 4-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MDX AWD 4-Door 16 21 $40,091 $43,280
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg 16 21 $48,900 $52,905
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 $50,639 $54,805
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg 16 21 $43,455 $46,955
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg 16 21 $45,194 $48,855
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4-Door Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD 16 23 $38,373 $41,150
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost 16 23 $40,863 $43,820
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD 17 24 $36,554 $39,200
Flex 4-Door SE FWD 17 24 $29,123 $30,900
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD 16 23 $32,872 $35,250
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD 17 24 $31,052 $33,300
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,091
$38,373
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,280
$41,150
Monthly Payment Estimate
$721 / month
$686 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
9.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Acura MDX is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable vehicles to drive, if you must have three rows of seats. With an unmistakable design, strong performance, and a roomy, comfortable interior, the 2013 Ford Flex proves that three-row crossovers don't have to be boring.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 41.100
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.5 58.100
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 40.800
Third Head Room (in)
35.8 38.700
Front Hip Room (in)
59.0 55.500
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 50.800
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 44.300
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 41.800
Passenger Volume (ft³)
141.8 155.8
Second Hip Room (in)
59.1 55.000
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.6 58.400
Third Leg Room (in)
28.7 33.300
Second Head Room (in)
38.6 40.500
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
67.7 65.400
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.2 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
191.6 201.800
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.2 68.000
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.5 65.400
Wheelbase (in)
108.3 117.900
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.5 75.900
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
83.5 83.200
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.0 20.000
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.9 43.200
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x - TBD - 13.000 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 12.800 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.0 18.600
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 40.700
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.29 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.0 17.000
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T165/80D17 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Spare Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/55R19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Front Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P235/55R19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4594 4643
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 4 Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.2 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 4500 254 @ 4500
Engine Order Code
NA 998
Displacement
3.7L/224 3.5L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300 287 @ 6250
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 (Est) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 (Est) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 (Est) 16
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.880
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.10 2.870
Trans Order Code
NA 44J
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.25 3.650
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.410
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56 0.740
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 4.480
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 1.840
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - 1.000
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.000
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door
Vehicle Name
Acura MDX Ford Flex
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.95 0.866
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91 1.259
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 (2012) 10.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 (2012) 3 (2012)
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
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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