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

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,450

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,026

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,600 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $35,062 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Class III trailer hitch 570 575 575 575
Package 301A / 303A 2,600      
Roof rails 195      
Sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790  
Special order charge   250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Proximity key   650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Class III trailer hitch 497 535 535 535
Package 301A / 303A 2,269      
Roof rails 170      
Sunroof 1,392      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,814 1,814 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735  
Special order charge   233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Proximity key   605 605  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 6,955 17,105 17,105 5,065
Options (change) 6,069 15,911 16,051 4,712
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $45,450 $65,820 $77,480 $103,240
Total Invoice $42,026 $61,281 $72,265 $96,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,822
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$45,450$65,820$77,480$103,240
Adjustments for Features0-465-2,815-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$65,355$74,665$96,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$31,020
Total Invoice$42,026$61,281$72,265$96,080
Adjustments for Features0-433-2,626-6,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,026$60,848$69,639$89,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,791$28,843

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,920$7,385$9,735$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$2,815$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-2,626-6,389

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20142014
ModelFlexM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in114.8 in
Length201.8 in189.1 in
Width75.9 in75.2 in
Height68.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,752 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft371.0 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 M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182588%
Total Not Requested24012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182588%
Total Not Requested24012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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