2016 Buick Enclave vs 2016 Ford Flex

2016 Buick Enclave

2016 Ford Flex

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AWD 4-Door Leather

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather	15	22	$43,377	$45,660
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium	15	22	$47,039	$49,515
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience	15	22	$37,111	$39,065
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather	15	22	$41,477	$43,660
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium	15	22	$45,139	$47,515

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	16	22	$38,067	$39,860
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost	15	21	$40,788	$42,710
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	16	23	$36,204	$37,910
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	16	23	$28,670	$29,710
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	16	22	$32,814	$34,360
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	16	23	$30,951	$32,410

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,377

$38,067

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,660

$39,860

Monthly Payment Estimate

$761 / month

$664 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Enclave is a smooth, comfortable vehicle suitable for large families.

The 2016 Ford Flex remains a singularly boxy and handsome SUV, with excellent interior room and safety scores.

TCC Likes

Roomy, attractive cabin
Second-row seats are adult-tested
Third-row seat roomier than some

Ride and handling are impressive for its size
Even more refined than before
Supple, comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Big, and handles that way
Pricey
Fuel economy is average

Pricey as a Platinum or Limited
Styling, party of one
Back seats not so easy to reach

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

40.5

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.30

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.1

155.8

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

57.20

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.40

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

44.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

57.00

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.60

58.4

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.00

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.60

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

201.90

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

70.30

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

117.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

115.2

83.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

24.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

46.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

55.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.9

43.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

18.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

40.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/60R19

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QUP

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/60R19

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QUP

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4922

4637

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

19 X 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

175

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 6300

287 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 3400

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

998

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

M7X

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

.74

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Enclave

Ford Flex

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

H-Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

10.4

9.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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