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GMC Envoy vs. Ford Flex Review

How the GMC Envoy stacks up against the Ford Flex - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 GMC Envoy
Price Range: $30,625 - $38,670
2010 Ford Flex
Price Range: $28,550 - $42,065
GMC Envoy vs. Ford Flex Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Envoy is definitely nimbler than the Ford Flex, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC has a larger engine than the Flex. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Envoy is significantly more powerful than the Ford Flex.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ford Flex over the GMC Envoy. The GMC Envoy outpulls the Ford Flex by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Ford Flex for a fill-up approximately as often as the GMC Envoy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Flex's front cabin compared to the GMC Envoy. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Flex make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the GMC Envoy.

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the GMC to the dealership as the Flex. The GMC will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Ford Flex will. The GMC doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Flex regarding fuel economy. The Ford isn't much pricier than the GMC Envoy in terms of MSRP.

Warranty
The Flex and the GMC Envoy have the same basic after-sale protection.

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