Buying Outlook Updated in February, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies are very good and great deals are available
- Be sure to ask about trade-in assistance incentives which may be available in your region
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The 7-passenger Flex is Ford's closest thing to a minivan currently at market, though its slab-sided styling is certainly original. The Flex starts at $29,355 and is available in SE, SEL, Limited and the new-for-2011 Titanium trim levels. The standard engine is a 262-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Available on all-wheel drive models only is a 355-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine, also offered for the F-150. Both engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions, with EcoBoost models featuring steering wheel paddle shifters.
Available features include the SYNC communication and entertainment system, a Multi-Panel Vista Roof and an interior refrigerator. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, AdvanceTrac electronic stability and roll control, second and third-row side curtain airbags and LATCH child safety seat compatibility.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2013 Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr All-wheel Drive | 17% | $49,947 | $46,979 |
| 2 2012 SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 15% | $34,280 | $31,064 |
| 3 2012 Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 13% | $38,300 | $34,785 |
| 4 2012 SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 10% | $30,461 | $28,140 |
| 5 2012 Limited w/EcoBoost 4dr All-wheel Drive | 8% | $45,770 | $41,599 |
| 6 2012 SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive | 8% | $37,263 | $34,011 |
| 7 2013 Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 6% | $41,149 | $39,016 |
| 8 2012 Titanium w/EcoBoost 4dr All-wheel Drive | 6% | $48,020 | $43,951 |
| 9 2013 SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5% | $39,970 | $37,711 |
| 10 2012 Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5% | $39,573 | $35,827 |
| 11 2013 SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3% | $37,315 | $35,386 |
| 12 2012 Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 2% | $41,888 | $37,890 |
| 13 2013 Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive | 1% | $44,070 | $41,857 |
| 14 2013 SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $30,885 | N/A |
| 15 2012 Titanium 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $40,110 | N/A |
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