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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: $46,950

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,430

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016201620162016
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $36,554 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Class III trailer hitch 570 575 575 575 575 575 575
Package 301A / 303A 2,500            
Roof rails 195            
Sunroof 1,595            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570 570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590 590 590
Laminated front side windows   250 250 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Class III trailer hitch 497 535 535 535 535 535 535
Package 301A / 303A 2,181            
Roof rails 170            
Sunroof 1,392            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530 530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549 549 549
Laminated front side windows   233 233 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Options (change) 6,855 15,205 15,205 9,755 9,505 5,855 5,855
Options (change) 5,981 14,144 14,144 9,075 8,842 5,447 5,447
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $46,950 $68,630 $67,230 $75,280 $72,195 $106,730 $113,880
Total Invoice $43,430 $63,894 $62,592 $70,078 $66,923 $99,326 $105,975

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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: $18,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,043
Model Year2013201620162016201620162016
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$46,950$68,630$67,230$75,280$72,195$106,730$113,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-2,175-4,600-4,350-7,325-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,950$64,955$65,055$70,680$67,845$99,405$105,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,725$2,890$34,450$40,950
Total Invoice$43,430$63,894$62,592$70,078$66,923$99,326$105,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,421-2,025-4,282-4,032-6,817-7,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$60,473$60,567$65,796$62,891$92,509$98,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,323$2,418$32,036$38,081

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2013201620162016201620162016
ModelFlexGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimLimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
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
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 collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5      
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100      
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      
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
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
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
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 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250$250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
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$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power release, second row seats$50      
Power-stowing third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50      
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,395$11,070$9,570$11,995$11,745$14,720$15,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$2,175$4,600$4,350$7,325$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,421-2,025-4,282-4,032-6,817-7,421

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20132016
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.4,653 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 Room55.5 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
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

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 screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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 screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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 screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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