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Models and Pricing
Whatever you call the Flex – crossover, van, wagon, thing – you can get it in a variety of flavors. Considered the entry-level model, the front-wheel-drive SE starts at $28,995 including a $700 destination charge and comes equipped with a keyless entry keypad, 18-inch alloy wheels, Advance Trac, an MP3 player, front-side and side-curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, and three rows of seating that’ll accommodate up to seven passengers. That’s in addition to all of usual amenities, such as air conditioning, power windows, and as is the case with all 2009 Fords, a capless fueling system. For an extra $770, Ford will swap out the second-row bench and replace it with a 40/40 seat (dropping seating capacity to six). Other options include a six-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio ($430) and the Microsoft SYNC communications system ($395).
What you can’t get on the SE is all-wheel drive. For that, you’ll need to consider the mid-level 2009 Ford Flex SEL. In front-wheel-drive guise, the SEL starts at $32,770 including the destination charge; all-wheel-drive tacks on $1,850. Covered by the higher base price are chrome exterior and wood interior accents, heated mirrors and front seats, leather upholstery, and a multi-zone climate control system. Buyers of the Flex SEL also get a standard Sony sound system, complete with a six-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio. The SEL can be dressed up with a Vista moonroof that lets daylight shine on all three rows ($1,495), a rear DVD system with an eight-inch screen ($1,020), a nifty refrigerated second-row console ($760), a power tailgate, and more.
At the top of the Ford Flex ladder is the Limited model, outfitted with standard HID headlights, the power liftgate, a 110-volt inverter, several memory functions, LED taillights, upgraded leather, and one feature that’s definitely unique for this class – second-row footrests. For that, you’ll drop $35,405 including destination, with all-wheel-drive capability tacking on $1,850, and a navigation system with Sirius Travel Link and a rearview camera tacking adding an extra $2,375.
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