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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,655 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $36,315 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,664 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $32,705 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | Flex |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 | $38,400 |
| Base Invoice | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 | $36,672 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 0 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 570 | ||||
| Package 301A / 303A | 2,900 | ||||
| Roof rails | 195 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 0 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | 372 | 372 | 372 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,515 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 542 | ||||
| Package 301A / 303A | 2,755 | ||||
| Roof rails | 185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 15,495 | 15,495 | 2,925 | 575 | 5,260 |
| Options (change) | 14,412 | 14,412 | 2,721 | 535 | 4,997 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $80,970 | $82,620 | $95,150 | $123,600 | $44,655 |
| Total Invoice | $75,369 | $76,903 | $88,555 | $114,083 | $42,664 |
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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: $30,140 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,957 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | Flex |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 287hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 255/45-20 |
| Total Price | $80,970 | $82,620 | $95,150 | $123,600 | $44,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,175 | -6,325 | -8,740 | -11,865 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,795 | $76,295 | $86,410 | $111,735 | $44,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $11,615 | $36,940 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $75,369 | $76,903 | $88,555 | $114,083 | $42,664 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,748 | -5,887 | -8,134 | -10,951 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,621 | $71,016 | $80,421 | $103,132 | $42,664 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,395 | $10,800 | $33,511 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | Flex |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,220 | $13,370 | $15,785 | $18,910 | $7,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,175 | $6,325 | $8,740 | $11,865 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,748 | -5,887 | -8,134 | -10,951 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | Flex |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 117.9 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 201.8 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,372 lb. | 4,472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 44.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 43.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 36% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 36% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Trailer sway control | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 301A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| 255/45VR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 34% |
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