2015 Ford Flex vs 2015 GMC Acadia

2015 Ford Flex

2015 GMC Acadia

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	17	23	$36,975	$39,650
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost	16	23	$39,538	$42,400
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	18	25	$35,155	$37,700
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	18	25	$27,427	$29,100
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	17	23	$31,753	$34,050
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	18	25	$29,933	$32,100

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AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	16	23	$47,205	$49,690
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	16	23	$34,176	$35,975
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	16	23	$36,627	$38,555
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	16	23	$40,679	$42,820
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	16	23	$41,890	$44,095
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	17	24	$45,305	$47,690
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	17	24	$32,276	$33,975
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	17	24	$34,727	$36,555
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	17	24	$38,779	$40,820
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	17	24	$39,990	$42,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,975

$47,205

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,650

$49,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$661 / month

$828 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're looking to make a statement while you shuffle the kids around, it's hard to beat the 2015 Ford Flex.

While performance may not be its forte, the 2015 GMC Acadia is a strong contender as a replacement for the minivan in your driveway.

TCC Likes

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

Denali edition may as well be a Caddy
Exceptionally roomy
Seats up to eight

TCC Dislikes

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

Is GMC a luxury badge?
Automatic is better, but still hesitates
Infotainment is good, not standard

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

57.80

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

36.80

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

40.30

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.8

151.8

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

61.60

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

33.20

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

39.60

Third Hip Room (in)

41.1

48.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

61.00

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.30

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

38.40

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

58.00

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

70.40

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

67.10

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

118.90

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

67.30

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

7.60

Length, Overall (in)

201.8

200.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.2

70.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.2

116.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.8 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

40.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/55R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/55R20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

520

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4637

4850

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 4000

270 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

998

LLT

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

287 @ 6500

288 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas V6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.484

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.842

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.882

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.872

Trans Order Code

44J

M7X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.414

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Flex

GMC Acadia

Body Style

Sport Utility

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Coil-Over Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Linked H-Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

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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