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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: $46,555

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $33,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,493

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $30,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $77,375
Base Invoice $36,672 $71,959
Sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 2,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Roof rails 195  
AWD 1,950  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 2,721  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Roof rails 185  
AWD 1,863  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 7,160 1,995
Options (change) 6,826 1,855
Destination 995 875
Total Price $46,555 $80,245
Total Invoice $44,493 $74,689

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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: $28,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,240
Model Year20182008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20295/40-21
Total Price$46,555$80,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,555$74,920
Total Invoice$44,493$74,689
Adjustments for Features0-4,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,493$69,733

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelFlexGL
TrimLimitedGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls $25
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,820$12,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,956

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelFlexGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in121.1 in
Length201.8 in200.6 in
Width75.9 in76.0 in
Height68.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.5,434 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 Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

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