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Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,620

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $26,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,413

Ford Freestar Limited   
Difference: $25,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarGLGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,575 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $27,162 $51,987 $71,959
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Power passenger seat 305    
Premium Package 375    
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200    
CD changer, in-dash 255    
Console without shifter 150    
Heated front seats 245    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,250 1,250
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Power liftgate 400    
Cargo organizer 125    
3-Zone Climate Control Package   990  
Cargo tray   160 160
Leather seating surfaces   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710  
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591    
Power passenger seat 259    
Premium Package 319    
Stability Control 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170    
CD changer, in-dash 217    
Console without shifter 128    
Heated front seats 208    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,186 1,162 1,162
Memory system, driver seat 362    
Power-adjustable pedals 128    
Power liftgate 340    
Cargo organizer 107    
3-Zone Climate Control Package   921  
Cargo tray   149 149
Leather seating surfaces   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660  
Options (change) 5,315 5,210 1,410
Options (change) 4,521 4,845 1,311
Destination 730 875 875
Total Price $35,620 $61,985 $79,660
Total Invoice $32,413 $57,707 $74,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,798
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarGLGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$35,620$61,985$79,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$58,230$69,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,835
Total Invoice$32,413$57,707$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,496-9,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,413$54,211$64,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,073

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarGLGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 $125
Power liftgate$350 $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$9,045$15,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,496-9,861

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestarGL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in121.1 in
Length201.0 in200.6 in
Width76.4 in76.0 in
Height70.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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