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Vehicle 2011 Ford Flex SE 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2011 Mazda CX-7 s Touring
MSRP ∞ $30,180 $30,180 $25,640 $28,750
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Estimated Highway MPG 24 24 25 21
Estimated City MPG 17 17 20 17
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Accessories
Rear Parking Aid Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Not Available Available Available
Luggage Rack Not Available Available Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Power Outlet Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Available Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Not Available Not Available Available
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Available Standard Standard Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Not Available Available Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation from Telematics Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Available Available Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Available Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Available Available
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Available Not Available Not Available Available
Telematics Available Standard Not Available Not Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Rear A/C Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Climate Control Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Trip Computer Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Available Not Available Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Chassis
Curb Weight N/A N/A Not Available N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 0.00 Not Available 0.00
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.6 22.0 19.8 18.2
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 13 x 0.8 11.89 x -TBD- 11.9 X 0.7
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A 12.8 x 1.1 11.81 x -TBD- 11.7 X 1.1
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Power Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 40.7 40.4 35.4 37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 2.89 3.02 2.9
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.0 16.1 15.2 15.8
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Power Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Spare Wheel Material N/A Steel N/A N/A
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact 18 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.5 17 x 7 18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size 17 x -TBD- 17 x 7.5 17 x 7 18 x 7.5
Spare Tire Size N/A Compact Compact T155/90D18
Rear Tire Size P235/60R17 P245/70R17 P235/65R17 P235/60HR18
Front Tire Size P235/60R17 P245/70R17 P235/65R17 P235/60HR18
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code QPR
Front Tire Order Code QPR
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.87 0.63 N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.26 N/A 1.02 N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-link Multi-Link w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Indpendent Independent Independent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent MacPherson Strut
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A N/A Not Available N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A N/A Not Available N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 300
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 200 200 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 2000 2000 2000
Curb Weight - Rear N/A N/A Not Available N/A
Curb Weight - Front N/A N/A Not Available N/A
Base Curb Weight 4471 4790 3875 4001
Tow Hitch Available Available Not Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Available Available
Aluminum Wheels Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 20.0 24.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 43.2 68.8 34.2 29.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 83.2 116.4 78.2 58.6
Liftover Height N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Door Opening Height N/A N/A N/A N/A
Min Ground Clearance N/A 7.2 8.1 8.2
Track Width, Rear 65.4 67.4 63.8 63.5
Track Width, Front 65.4 67.8 63.6 63.7
Height, Overall 68.0 70.4 67.9 64.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors 75.9 78.4 74.4 73.7
Length, Overall 201.8 205.0 184.1 184.3
Wheelbase 117.9 118.9 106.3 108.3
Third Hip Room 41.1 48.3 Not Available Not Available
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 57.6 Not Available Not Available
Third Leg Room 33.3 33.2 Not Available Not Available
Third Head Room 38.7 37.8 Not Available Not Available
Second Hip Room 55.0 57.8 55.0 53.0
Second Shoulder Room 58.1 61.3 58.6 55.8
Second Leg Room 44.3 36.8 36.8 36.4
Second Head Room 40.5 39.4 39.6 39.3
Front Hip Room 55.5 59.1 55.8 54.8
Front Shoulder Room 58.4 62.0 59.5 58.0
Front Leg Room 40.8 41.3 42.6 41.7
Front Head Room 41.8 40.4 40.2 39.7
Passenger Volume 155.8 153.1 108.3 101.7
Passenger Capacity 7 8 5 5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Temporary Spare Tire Not Available Available Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Running Boards/Side Steps Not Available Available Available Not Available
Powertrain
EPA MPG Equivalent - City Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
Battery Range Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 11.8 N/A 9.5
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A N/A 110 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A 660 N/A N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.16 3.16 N/A 3.75
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 2.88 3.39 3.39
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 0.74 0.77 0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 1.41 1.39 1.15
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 1.84 1.80 1.56
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 2.87 2.64 2.37
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 4.48 4.21 4.15
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC, OD Automatic
Trans Type 6 6 6 6
Trans Order Code 44J MY9
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 248 @ 4500 266 @ 3400 169 @ 3750 258 @ 2500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 262 @ 6250 281 @ 6300 175 @ 6000 244 @ 5000
Fuel System SMPI DI MPI Direct Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.6L/220 2.4L/144 2.3L/138
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas I4
Engine Order Code 99C LLT
Cruising Range - Hwy 446.40 528.00 495.00 382.20
Cruising Range - City 316.20 374.00 396.00 309.40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 24 25 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 17 20 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 19 19 22 19
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turbocharged Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
4 Cylinder Engine Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
All Wheel Drive Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Safety
Rollover Protection Bars Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Brake Assist Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Available Not Available Standard
3rd Row Seat Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.8 9.8 8.5 9.6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 3 3 6 3
EPA Classification FWD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle AWD Sport Utility 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Rear Spoiler Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
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