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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: $46,555

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,493

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $10,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelFlexM-Class
TrimLimitedML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,672 $45,105
3.5L V6 2,850  
Class III trailer hitch 570 490
Roof rails 195  
Sunroof 1,595 1,290
AWD 1,950  
Lighting Package   890
Premium Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   1,080
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750
3.5L V6 2,721  
Class III trailer hitch 542 456
Roof rails 185  
Sunroof 1,515 1,200
AWD 1,863  
Lighting Package   828
Premium Package   3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Obstacle detection, rear   698
Proximity key   1,004
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698
Options (change) 7,160 10,190
Options (change) 6,826 9,479
Destination 995 775
Total Price $46,555 $59,465
Total Invoice $44,493 $55,359

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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: $15,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,902
Model Year20182006
ModelFlexM-Class
TrimLimitedML500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/55-18
Total Price$46,555$59,465
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,425$59,465
Total Invoice$44,493$55,359
Adjustments for Features-2,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,457$55,359

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

Model Year20182006
ModelFlexM-Class
TrimLimitedML500
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-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,545$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0360

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

Model Year20182006
ModelFlexM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in114.7 in
Length201.8 in188.5 in
Width75.9 in75.2 in
Height68.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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