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Dodge Durango vs. Ford Flex Review

How the Dodge Durango stacks up against the Ford Flex - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Durango
Price Range: $28,130 - $39,785
2010 Ford Flex
Price Range: $28,550 - $42,065
Dodge Durango vs. Ford Flex Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Dodge Durango over the Ford Flex. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Durango's forte than it is the Flex's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Durango and the Ford Flex are genuine sportscars.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Durango than the Ford because of its larger tank. The Durango and the Ford Flex compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Ford Flex for a fill-up more often than the Dodge because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Flex to the dealership as the Dodge Durango. With respect to gas mileage, the Ford has the Dodge Durango beat. Regarding gas mileage, the Ford Flex bests the Dodge Durango. The Ford Flex isn't much pricier than the Dodge Durango as far as MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Durango and the Ford Flex quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Durango has a more sizeable engine than the Ford Flex. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Dodge Durango packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Flex as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Ford Flex could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Durango as far as pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Flex offers a bit more head room than the Durango, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Flex make it more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge Durango.

Warranty
The Ford Flex and the Durango have the same basic after-sale protection.

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