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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,850

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $23,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,380

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $21,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEFlex
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $37,700
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $35,155
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 570
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Laminated front side windows 250 250        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       600 600  
Package 301A / 303A           2,900
Roof rails           195
Sunroof           1,595
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 497
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Laminated front side windows 233 233        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,741
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       558 558  
Package 301A / 303A           2,530
Roof rails           170
Sunroof           1,392
Options (change) 15,775 11,705 13,915 6,775 6,775 7,255
Options (change) 14,673 10,888 12,943 6,302 6,302 6,330
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $68,970 $80,450 $77,525 $110,320 $117,470 $45,850
Total Invoice $64,214 $74,891 $71,884 $102,669 $109,318 $42,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,831
Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEFlex
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/45-20
Total Price$68,970$80,450$77,525$110,320$117,470$45,850
Adjustments for Features-3,225-6,900-7,625-7,550-8,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,745$73,550$69,900$102,770$109,270$45,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,155$37,025$43,525$0
Total Invoice$64,214$74,891$71,884$102,669$109,318$42,380
Adjustments for Features-3,003-6,423-7,070-7,026-7,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,211$68,468$64,814$95,643$101,687$42,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$3,603$34,432$40,476$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEFlex
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera     $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,620$14,295$15,020$14,945$15,595$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$6,900$7,625$7,550$8,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,003-6,423-7,070-7,026-7,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182015
ModelGLEFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in117.9 in
Length189.1 in201.8 in
Width75.8 in75.9 in
Height70.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.243.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested272538%
Total Not Requested446562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested100022%
Total Not Requested350078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested100022%
Total Not Requested350078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested195070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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