Compare 2013 Buick Enclave vs 2013 Chrysler Town & Country vs 2013 Ford Flex

2013 Buick Enclave
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2013 Chrysler Town & Country
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2013 Ford Flex
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AWD 4-Door Convenience
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Convenience 16 22 $38,422 $40,445
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather 16 22 $42,237 $44,460
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium 16 22 $45,243 $47,625
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience 17 24 $36,522 $38,445
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather 17 24 $40,337 $42,460
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium 17 24 $43,343 $45,625
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4-Door Wgn Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Limited 17 25 $38,993 $41,145
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn S 17 25 $30,627 $32,050
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring 17 25 $29,310 $30,620
Town & Country 4-Door Wgn Touring-L 17 25 $32,277 $33,845
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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
$38,422
$38,993
$38,373

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,445
$41,145
$41,150

Monthly Payment Estimate
$674 / month
$686 / month
$686 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
9.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The Buick Enclave remains one of the most distinctive and comfortable large crossovers, and a substantially upgraded interior keeps it contemporary for 2013. The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is tops in safety, flexibility, and features--the things that matter in minivans--though it's pricey. 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 17 mpg 16 mpg

Highway
22 mpg 25 mpg 23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Minivan 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.40 62.0 50.800

Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 36.5 44.300

Front Head Room (in)
40.40 39.8 41.800

Passenger Volume (ft³)
153.0 163.5 155.8

Second Hip Room (in)
57.00 65.0 55.000

Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.60 63.7 58.400

Third Leg Room (in)
33.20 32.7 33.300

Second Head Room (in)
39.40 39.3 40.500

Passenger Capacity
7 7 7

Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 48.7 41.100

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.30 64.1 58.100

Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 40.7 40.800

Third Head Room (in)
37.80 37.9 38.700

Front Hip Room (in)
57.20 58.4 55.500

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 24.4 - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 64.8 65.400

Wheelbase (in)
118.90 121.2 117.900

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

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.00 78.7 75.900

Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 65.6 65.400

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

Length, Overall (in)
201.90 202.8 201.800

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

Height, Overall (in)
70.30 67.9 68.000

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.9 83.3 43.200

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

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 46.16 - TBD -

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
115.2 143.8 83.200

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
23.3 33.0 20.000

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
46.7 49.03 - TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 11.9 x 1.1 12.800 x - 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)
13.0 x 1.0 12.0 x 0.47 13.000 x - 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)
22.0 20.0 18.600

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 14.3 17.000

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 39.1 40.700

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.90 - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P255/65SR18 P225/65R17 P235/55R19

Rear Tire Order Code
QLW TRZ N/A

Front Tire Size
P255/65SR18 P225/65R17 P235/55R19

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
QLW TRZ N/A

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 360 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
300 540 200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 3600 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 3600 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4922 4652 4643

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD - - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 17 x 6.5 19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 17 x 6.5 19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 10.3 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 700 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 160 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 260 @ 4400 254 @ 4500

Engine Order Code
LLT ERB 998

Displacement
3.6L/217 3.6L/220 3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 283 @ 6400 287 @ 6250

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6

Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 25 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17 16

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 20 18

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 2.283 1.840

Trans Type
6 6 6

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - - 1.000

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.214 2.880

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.842 2.870

Trans Order Code
MH6 DG2 44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.16 3.650

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.452/1.570 1.410

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
.74 0.690 0.740

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.127 4.480

Summary

Vehicle Name
Buick Enclave Chrysler Town & Country Ford Flex

Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Passenger Van 4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA 0.866

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - N/A N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 1.259

Suspension Type - Rear
H-Arm Twist-Beam Multi-link

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - N/A N/A

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.2 9.1 10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 4 (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
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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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