Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Ford Flex Ford Flex 2012

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,195

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $18,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,796

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $17,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlexFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,680 $49,200 $85,500 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $39,692 $45,756 $79,515 $33,356 $35,627
Premium III Package 8,600 8,600      
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500 570 570
Lighting Package 900 900 900    
Voice control for nav and audio 500 500 500    
CD changer, remote 440 440      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 540 540    
Leather seating surfaces 1,540 1,540      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 700        
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Navigation system       2,350 2,350
Roof rails       195 195
Sunroof       1,495 1,495
Premium III Package 7,998 7,998      
Class III trailer hitch 465 465 465 484 484
Lighting Package 837 837 837    
Voice control for nav and audio 465 465 465    
CD changer, remote 409 409      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 502 502    
Leather seating surfaces 1,432 1,432      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,604 2,604 2,604 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 651        
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707 707    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651      
Navigation system       1,998 1,998
Roof rails       166 166
Sunroof       1,271 1,271
Options (change) 17,980 17,280 6,000 6,605 6,605
Options (change) 16,721 16,070 5,580 5,615 5,615
Destination 775 775 775 825 825
Total Price $61,435 $67,255 $92,275 $43,195 $45,690
Total Invoice $57,188 $62,601 $85,870 $39,796 $42,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,952
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlexFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$61,435$67,255$92,275$43,195$45,690
Adjustments for Features-3,695-3,695-5,0700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,740$63,560$87,205$43,195$45,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,820$29,465$0$2,295
Total Invoice$57,188$62,601$85,870$39,796$42,067
Adjustments for Features-3,440-3,439-4,7180-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,748$59,162$81,152$39,796$41,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,414$27,404$0$2,087

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlexFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML500ML63 AMGLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Running boards  $350  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$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$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Footrests, second row   $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$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  
Stowable third row seats   $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,930$8,930$10,305$5,235$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$3,695$5,070$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,440-3,439-4,7180-184

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20072012
ModelM-ClassFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in117.9 in
Length188.5 in202.3 in
Width75.2 in75.9 in
Height69.8 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280051%
Total Not Requested271549%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265050%
Total Not Requested261550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87593%
Total Not Requested657%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87593%
Total Not Requested657%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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