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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,195 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $38,190 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,805 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $36,090 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Flex | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,960 | $62,400 | $63,900 | $86,900 | $116,925 |
| Base Invoice | $32,389 | $58,032 | $59,427 | $80,817 | $108,740 |
| Navigation system | 2,375 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,495 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 570 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,020 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,850 | 5,850 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,019 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,271 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 484 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 867 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,441 | 5,441 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,460 | 16,080 | 16,080 | 3,590 | 2,500 |
| Options (change) | 4,641 | 14,958 | 14,958 | 3,340 | 2,326 |
| Destination | 775 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $41,195 | $79,385 | $80,885 | $91,395 | $120,330 |
| Total Invoice | $37,805 | $73,895 | $75,290 | $85,062 | $111,971 |
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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: $28,335 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,917 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Flex | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 262hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V8 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $41,195 | $79,385 | $80,885 | $91,395 | $120,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,855 | -9,855 | -12,120 | -16,545 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,195 | $69,530 | $71,030 | $79,275 | $103,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $9,745 | $34,255 |
| Total Invoice | $37,805 | $73,895 | $75,290 | $85,062 | $111,971 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,173 | -9,173 | -11,280 | -15,396 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,805 | $64,722 | $66,117 | $73,782 | $96,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,395 | $9,060 | $31,853 |
Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Flex | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Footrests, second row | $25 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,015 | $15,870 | $15,870 | $18,135 | $22,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,855 | $9,855 | $12,120 | $16,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,173 | -9,173 | -11,280 | -15,396 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Flex | GL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 202.3 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,501 lb. | 5,402 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 44.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 41.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1890 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1890 | 54% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
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