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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: $41,490

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $24,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,056

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $23,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,960 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $32,389 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Navigation system 2,375            
Class III trailer hitch 570 575 575 575 575 575 575
Sunroof 1,495            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,020            
Remote start 295            
Premium 2 Package   6,190 2,120 2,120 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Laminated front side windows   250 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620   1,620      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370    
Interior Sport Package         1,000    
Navigation system 2,019            
Class III trailer hitch 484 535 535 535 535 535 535
Sunroof 1,271            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 867            
Remote start 251            
Premium 2 Package   5,757 1,972 1,972 1,860    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Laminated front side windows   233 233 233      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507   1,507      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549   549 549
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274    
Interior Sport Package         930    
Options (change) 5,755 12,685 6,995 8,615 8,405 3,905 3,905
Options (change) 4,892 11,800 6,508 8,015 7,818 3,633 3,633
Destination 775 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $41,490 $65,610 $73,570 $76,690 $71,545 $106,520 $113,670
Total Invoice $38,056 $61,085 $68,488 $71,390 $66,317 $99,130 $105,779

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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: $19,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,905
Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$41,490$65,610$73,570$76,690$71,545$106,520$113,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-6,630-8,105-7,630-10,355-11,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,490$61,180$66,940$68,585$63,915$96,165$102,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,760$7,405$2,735$34,985$41,485
Total Invoice$38,056$61,085$68,488$71,390$66,317$99,130$105,779
Adjustments for Features0-4,124-6,172-7,545-7,072-9,637-10,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,056$56,961$62,316$63,845$59,245$89,493$95,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,355$6,884$2,284$32,532$38,577

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400   
FWD$0      
RWD $0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150      
Footrests, second row$25      
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,290$11,720$13,920$15,395$14,920$17,645$18,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$6,630$8,105$7,630$10,355$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,124-6,172-7,545-7,072-9,637-10,241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092017
ModelFlexGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in114.8 in
Length202.3 in189.1 in
Width75.9 in75.8 in
Height67.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.4,653 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 Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft380.3 ft3

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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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127528%
Total Not Requested321572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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%

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%

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