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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,450

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $23,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,569

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelFlexR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $50,240
Base Invoice $36,672 $46,537
Second-row buckets 695  
Class III trailer hitch 570  
Roof rails 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
Class II trailer hitch   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Blind spot warning system   600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Second-row buckets 660  
Class III trailer hitch 542  
Roof rails 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
Class II trailer hitch   512
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Blind spot warning system   558
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,055 14,495
Options (change) 2,902 13,483
Destination 995 875
Total Price $42,450 $65,610
Total Invoice $40,569 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,484
Model Year20182011
ModelFlexR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-19
Total Price$42,450$65,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$63,625
Total Invoice$40,569$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,569$59,053

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

Model Year20182011
ModelFlexR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,095$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842

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

Model Year20182011
ModelFlexR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in126.6 in
Length201.8 in203.0 in
Width75.9 in77.1 in
Height68.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested69021%

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