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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,195

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $29,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,805

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $28,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,960 $55,900
Base Invoice $32,389 $51,987
Sunroof 1,495  
Navigation system 2,375  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,020 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Premium II Package   8,600
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Sunroof 1,271  
Navigation system 2,019  
Class III trailer hitch 484  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 867 1,162
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Premium II Package   7,998
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 5,460 14,055
Options (change) 4,641 13,070
Destination 775 875
Total Price $41,195 $70,830
Total Invoice $37,805 $65,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,723
Model Year20092008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19265/60-18
Total Price$41,195$70,830
Adjustments for Features0-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$63,950
Total Invoice$37,805$65,932
Adjustments for Features0-6,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,805$59,528

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Footrests, second row$25 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,404

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelFlexGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in121.1 in
Length202.3 in200.6 in
Width75.9 in76.0 in
Height67.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,500 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested410072%
Total Not Requested159028%

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