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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: $46,555

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $40,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,493

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGLFlex
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $38,400
Base Invoice $79,329 $36,672
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch   570
3.5L V6   2,850
Roof rails   195
AWD   1,950
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Sunroof   1,515
Class III trailer hitch   542
3.5L V6   2,721
Roof rails   185
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 550 7,160
Options (change) 512 6,826
Destination 875 995
Total Price $86,725 $46,555
Total Invoice $80,716 $44,493

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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: $34,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,671
Model Year20122018
ModelGLFlex
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-20
Total Price$86,725$46,555
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,760$46,555
Total Invoice$80,716$44,493
Adjustments for Features-5,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,164$44,493

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelGLFlex
TrimGL550Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,345$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
ModelGLFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in117.9 in
Length200.6 in201.8 in
Width76.0 in75.9 in
Height72.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight5,545 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

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 control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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