Add up to two more cars.
2009 Ford Flex SEFront-wheel Drive |
2008 Honda Odyssey LXPassenger Van |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LSAll-wheel Drive |
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(2009 Ford Flex 4dr FWD shown)
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(2008 Honda Odyssey Passenger Van shown)
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![]() (2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$27,898* | N/A | $30,429* |
| MSRP | $28,550 | $25,860 | $31,215 |
| Destination Charge | $775 | $670 | $775 |
| Invoice Price | $26,842 | $23,443 | $29,498 |
| Total List Price | $29,325 | $26,530 | $31,990 |
| Available Engines | 262-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas) | 244-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas) | 281-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Available Transmissions | 6-speed automatic w/OD | 5-speed automatic w/OD | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
| Fuel Economy City | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||
| Side, Driver Torso | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Acceptable | Good | Good |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Acceptable | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Good | Acceptable | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | Good |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | Good |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | Good |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | Good |
| Overview | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Safety Overview
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driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable | Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, ABS brakes, ignition disable |
Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, ignition disable |
| N/A | Available: ignition disable |
Available: ignition disable |
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| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Standard |
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Drive-Type Overview
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front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 4, theft deterrent, window grid antenna |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, clock, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, integrated roof antenna |
| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, in-dash mounted 6-disc remote CD |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
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| Available: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, cassette, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
N/A | |
| N/A | Available: clock |
N/A | |
| Interior | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Air conditioning, front
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manual | manual | manual |
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Air conditioning, rear
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with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo concealed storage | N/A | Available | Standard |
| Cargo net | N/A | Available | Available |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Clock
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analog | in-radio | in-radio |
| Compass | Standard | Available | N/A |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather | plastic/rubber | metal-look |
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12V DC power outlet
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4 | 2 | 4 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Available | N/A |
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Overhead console
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mini with storage | mini with storage | N/A |
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Floor console
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full | N/A | full |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
Standard: carpeted front & rear |
carpeted front & rear |
| Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: rubber front & rear |
N/A | |
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Front windows
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power | power | power |
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Rear windows
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power | power | power |
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1-Touch Window Up
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driver | driver | N/A |
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1-Touch Window Down
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driver | driver | driver |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | analog |
| Driver information center | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
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Lighting - map lights
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front & rear | front & rear | front & rear |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Rearview mirror
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auto-dimming day-night | Standard: day-night |
day-night |
| N/A | Available: auto-dimming day-night |
N/A | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
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Fuel door release
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N/A | mechanical | N/A |
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Remote trunk release
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power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Steering wheel material
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leather/metal-look | Standard: plastic/vinyl |
Standard: plastic/vinyl |
| N/A | Available: leather |
Available: leather/metal-look |
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| Air compressor | Available | N/A | Standard |
| Seats | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | bucket |
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Seating capacity
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Standard: 7 passengers |
7 passengers | 8 passengers |
| Available: 6 passengers |
N/A | N/A | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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6-way power | 6-way | Standard: 6-way |
| N/A | N/A | Available: 6-way power |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
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Lumbar support
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driver | N/A | driver |
| Fold flat front passenger seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
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Front armrests
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center | driver and passenger | center |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
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Rear seats
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Standard: 60-40 split-bench |
captain | 60-40 split-bench |
| Available: 40-40 bucket |
N/A | N/A | |
| Rear armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
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Rear head restraints
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Standard: 3 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable | 2 - fixed |
| Available: 2 - adjustable |
N/A | N/A | |
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3rd row seats
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50-50 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
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Seat trim
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cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth |
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3rd row fold into floor
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manual | manual | manual |
| Entertainment | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Radio
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Standard: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan |
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| Cassette player | N/A | Available | N/A |
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CD player
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Standard: in-dash mounted single |
Standard: in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| Available: in-dash mounted 6-disc |
Available: in-dash mounted single, in-dash mounted 6-disc |
N/A | |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Available | N/A | N/A |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | N/A | Available |
| Voice recognition | Available | N/A | N/A |
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Speakers
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6 | 4 | 6 |
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Equalizer
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N/A | N/A | automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Available | Available | Available |
| Safety and Security | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | front and rear | front |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front | front | front |
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Headlights
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halogen | halogen | halogen |
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Exterior light control
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fully automatic | N/A | fully automatic |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight washer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | Standard | Available | N/A |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | N/A | Available | Standard |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First aid kit | N/A | Available | N/A |
| Theft deterrent radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Warranty | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/100,000 |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 72/100,000 |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | N/A | 60/100,000 |
| Exterior | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Antenna
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integrated roof | window grid | integrated roof |
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Body material
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fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
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Paint
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Standard: clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Available: clearcoat two-tone |
N/A | N/A | |
| Available: metallic monotone |
N/A | N/A | |
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Bodyside moldings
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N/A | black | black |
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Grille trim
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chrome | body-colored w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
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Fog/driving lights
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front | Available: front |
N/A |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
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Rear cargo door
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liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
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Tinted windows
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deep | deep | deep |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | fixed |
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Mirrors
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dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
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Spoiler
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N/A | lip | lip |
| Roof rack | N/A | Available | Available |
| Roof rails | Available | N/A | Standard |
| Rear step bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
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Tires
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Standard: P235/60TR18.0 BSW AS |
P235/65TR16.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Available: P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
N/A | N/A | |
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Wheels
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Standard: 18" painted alloy |
Standard: 16" steel |
17" steel |
| Available: 17" silver alloy |
Available: steel |
N/A | |
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | compact steel | Available: compact steel |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
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Rear window wipers
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fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Running boards | N/A | Available | N/A |
| Mud flaps | N/A | Available | Standard |
| Mechanical | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
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Recommended fuel
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regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
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Brakes
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4 wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
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Drive type
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front-wheel | front-wheel | all wheel |
| Engine block heater | Available | Available | Available |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | regular | regular |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | coil |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | double wishbone | multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tiptronic automatic | N/A | N/A | Standard |
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Transmission
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6-spd auto w/OD | 5-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
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Axle ratio
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3.16 | 4.31 | 3.16 |
| Remote vehicle starting system | Available | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications | 2009 Ford Flex SE | 2008 Honda Odyssey LX | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS |
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Exterior length
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201.8 " | 202.1 " | 205.0 " |
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Exterior body width
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75.9 " | 77.1 " | 78.4 " |
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Exterior height
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68.0 " | 68.8 " | 70.4 " |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
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Horsepower
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262 @ 6,250 rpm | 244 @ 5,750 rpm | 281 @ 6,300 rpm |
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Torque
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248 @ 4,500 rpm | 240 @ 5,000 rpm | 266 @ 3,400 rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Fuel economy - city
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17 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
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Fuel economy - highway
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24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
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0-60mph (estimated)
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N/A | 8.5 seconds | N/A |
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1/4 mile (estimated)
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N/A | 16.4 seconds at 88 mph | N/A |
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Lateral acceleration (estimated)
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N/A | .79 G | N/A |
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Slalom (estimated)
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N/A | 56.9 mph | N/A |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.64 / 3.41 " | 3.50 / 3.66 " | 3.70 / 3.37 " |
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Curb weight
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4,468 lbs. | 4,385 lbs. | 5,066 lbs. |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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5,970 lbs. | 5,952 lbs. | 6,459 lbs. |
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Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
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N/A | 2,833 lbs. | 3,197 lbs. |
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Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
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N/A | 3,197 lbs. | 3,527 lbs. |
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Payload
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N/A | 1,349 lbs. | N/A |
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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Standard: 2,000 lbs. |
3,500 lbs. | Standard: 2,000 lbs. |
| Available: 4,500 lbs. |
N/A | Available: 5,200 lbs. |
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GCWR
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Standard: 6,900 lbs. |
8,210 lbs. | 9,698 lbs. |
| Available: 9,357 lbs. |
N/A | N/A | |
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Wheelbase
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117.9 " | 118.1 " | 118.9 " |
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Front track
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65.4 " | 66.7 " | 67.8 " |
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Rear track
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65.4 " | 66.8 " | 67.4 " |
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Turning radius
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N/A | 18.3 ' | 20.2 ' |
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Ground clearance
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N/A | 5.9 " | N/A |
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Drag coefficient
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.36 | N/A | .36 |
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Front legroom
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40.8 " | 40.8 " | 41.3 " |
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Rear legroom
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44.3 " | 40.0 " | 36.8 " |
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Third row legroom
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33.3 " | 41.1 " | 33.2 " |
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Front headroom
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41.8 " | 40.9 " | 40.4 " |
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Rear headroom
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40.5 " | 40.0 " | 39.4 " |
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Third row headroom
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38.7 " | 38.4 " | 37.8 " |
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Front hiproom
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55.5 " | 57.0 " | 59.1 " |
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Rear hiproom
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55.0 " | 64.4 " | 57.8 " |
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Third row hiproom
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41.1 " | 48.5 " | 48.3 " |
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Front shoulder room
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58.4 " | 63.5 " | 62.0 " |
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Rear shoulder room
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58.1 " | 63.1 " | 61.3 " |
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Third row shoulder room
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50.8 " | 61.2 " | 57.6 " |
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Luggage volume
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20.0 cu.ft. | 38.4 cu.ft. | 24.4 cu.ft. |
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Luggage volume (max)
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83.2 cu.ft. | 147.4 cu.ft. | 116.4 cu.ft. |
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Passenger volume
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156 cu.ft. | 171 cu.ft. | 154 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. |