Compare 2017 Buick Enclave vs 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Ford Flex

2017 Buick Enclave
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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2017 Ford Flex
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AWD 4-Door Leather
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather 15 22 $43,476 $45,765
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium 15 22 $47,143 $49,625
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience 15 22 $37,111 $39,065
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather 15 22 $41,576 $43,765
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium 15 22 $45,243 $47,625
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Hybrid Platinum FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Platinum FWD N/A N/A $44,895 $44,995
Pacifica Hybrid Premium FWD N/A N/A $41,895 $41,995
Pacifica LX FWD 19 28 $28,850 $28,995
Pacifica Limited FWD 19 28 $41,198 $42,895
Pacifica Touring FWD 19 28 $30,131 $30,995
Pacifica Touring Plus FWD 19 28 $33,851 $34,995
Pacifica Touring-L FWD 19 28 $33,851 $34,995
Pacifica Touring-L Plus FWD 19 28 $36,920 $38,295
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Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex Limited AWD 16 22 $38,372 $40,180
Flex Limited EcoBoost AWD 15 21 $41,093 $43,030
Flex Limited FWD 16 23 $36,509 $38,230
Flex SE FWD 16 23 $28,974 $30,025
Flex SEL AWD 16 22 $33,119 $34,680
Flex SEL FWD 16 23 $31,257 $32,730

Pricing

Invoice Price
$43,476
$44,895
$38,372

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$45,765
$44,995
$40,180

Monthly Payment Estimate
$763 / month
$750 / month
$670 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.2
8.3
6.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 Buick Enclave is a good-looking SUV for families and one of the better-aging GM cars in recent memory. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica plays to all the traditional minivan strengths, while it strikes out in exciting new directions in styling and in plug-in hybrid technology. The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort.

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Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg Coming Soon 16 mpg

Highway
22 mpg Coming Soon 22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Minivans 2WD Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 49.5 41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.30 63 58.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 41.1 40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)
151.1 165 155.8

Third Head Room (in)
37.80 38.7 38.7

Front Hip Room (in)
57.20 59 55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.40 61.2 50.8

Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 39 44.3

Front Head Room (in)
40.40 40.1 41.8

Passenger Capacity
7 7 7

Second Hip Room (in)
57.00 64.8 55

Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.60 63.8 58.4

Third Leg Room (in)
33.20 36.5 33.3

Second Head Room (in)
39.40 39.6 40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.60 5.1 5.9

Length, Overall (in)
201.90 203.8 201.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - -

Height, Overall (in)
70.30 69.9 68

Liftover Height (in)
NA - -

Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 68.2 65.4

Wheelbase (in)
118.90 121.6 117.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.00 79.6 75.9

Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 68.2 65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
115.2 140.5 83.2

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
23.3 32.3 20

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
46.7 48.8 -

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.9 87.5 43.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
50.2 - -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
NA 47.6 -

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

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 13 13

Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 13 12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 16.5 18.6

Steering

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

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 - -

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

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 39.7 40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
QUP TMH NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P255/60R19 P235/60HR18 P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code
QUP TMH NA

Front Tire Size
P255/60R19 P235/60HR18 P235/55HR19

Trailering

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

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
450 - 200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- - 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4922 4943 4637

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 19 X 8

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 18 X 7.5 19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 - 175

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650 650

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas/Electric V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 - 254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
LLT EH3-B 998

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

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 260 287 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 32 18 (Est)

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

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 - 16 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
- 84 -

Estimated Battery Range (mi)
- 33 -

Transmission

Trans Order Code
M7X DFQ 44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 - 3.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 - 1.41

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
.74 - 0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 - 4.48

Clutch Size (in)
NA - -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 - 1.84

Trans Type
6 1 6

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 - 2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 - 2.87

Summary

Vehicle Name
Buick Enclave Chrysler Pacifica Ford Flex

Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Passenger Van Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Trailing Arm Multi-Link

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

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut Strut

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

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

Suspension Type - Rear
H-Arm Trailing Arm Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 - 9.8 (Est)

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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