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

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,655

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $22,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,664

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $36,672 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Package 301A / 303A 2,900          
Class III trailer hitch 570 575 575 575 575 575
Roof rails 195          
Sunroof 1,595          
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Parktronic Package     970 970    
designo Package       4,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         600 600
Package 301A / 303A 2,755          
Class III trailer hitch 542 535 535 535 535 535
Roof rails 185          
Sunroof 1,515          
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Parktronic Package     902 902    
designo Package       3,906    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         558 558
Options (change) 5,260 13,825 10,725 12,935 4,825 4,825
Options (change) 4,997 12,859 9,976 12,031 4,488 4,488
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $44,655 $67,020 $79,470 $76,545 $108,370 $115,520
Total Invoice $42,664 $62,400 $73,979 $70,972 $100,855 $107,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,920
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$44,655$67,020$79,470$76,545$108,370$115,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-6,700-7,475-7,400-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,655$63,995$72,770$69,070$100,970$107,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,775$5,075$36,975$43,475
Total Invoice$42,664$62,400$73,979$70,972$100,855$107,504
Adjustments for Features0-2,816-6,237-6,931-6,887-7,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,664$59,584$67,742$64,041$93,968$100,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,158$4,457$34,384$40,429

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,370$10,395$14,070$14,845$14,770$15,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$6,700$7,475$7,400$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,816-6,237-6,931-6,887-7,491

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in114.8 in
Length201.8 in189.1 in
Width75.9 in75.8 in
Height68.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested195070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested292541%
Total Not Requested426559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested100022%
Total Not Requested350078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested100022%
Total Not Requested350078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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