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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,330

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $21,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,302

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelGLFlexFlex
TrimGL450 / GL320LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $51,057 $33,356 $35,627
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,320    
Class IV trailer hitch 500    
Premium Package 4,500    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Lighting Package 900    
Rearview camera 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,995 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540    
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Class III trailer hitch   570 570
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Roof rails   195 195
AWD   1,850 1,850
3-Zone Climate Control Package 1,228    
Class IV trailer hitch 465    
Premium Package 4,185    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Lighting Package 837    
Rearview camera 465    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 1,696 1,696
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502    
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Class III trailer hitch   484 484
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Roof rails   166 166
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 14,760 12,740 11,945
Options (change) 13,726 11,121 10,446
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $70,435 $49,330 $51,030
Total Invoice $65,558 $45,302 $46,898

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,259
Model Year200720122012
ModelGLFlexFlex
TrimGL450 / GL320LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$70,435$49,330$51,030
Adjustments for Features-3,2200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,215$49,330$50,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$65,558$45,302$46,898
Adjustments for Features-2,9970-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,561$45,302$46,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200720122012
ModelGLFlexFlex
TrimGL450 / GL320LimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,530$6,310$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9970-184

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20072012
ModelGLFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in117.9 in
Length200.3 in202.3 in
Width75.6 in75.9 in
Height72.4 in67.6 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

3-Zone Climate Control Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested106534%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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