Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 Ford Flex Ford Flex 2010

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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: $42,455

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $17,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,221

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $16,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $37,620
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $34,995
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Class III trailer hitch 530 530 530 570
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,995
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770    
Sunroof       1,495
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Class III trailer hitch 493 493 493 484
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720 1,696
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716    
Sunroof       1,271
Options (change) 14,135 13,415 2,380 4,060
Options (change) 13,146 12,476 2,213 3,451
Destination 875 875 875 775
Total Price $59,610 $70,090 $93,355 $42,455
Total Invoice $55,499 $65,245 $86,881 $39,221

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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: $15,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,332
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/55-19
Total Price$59,610$70,090$93,355$42,455
Adjustments for Features-2,090-4,140-6,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,520$65,950$86,690$42,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,170$0
Total Invoice$55,499$65,245$86,881$39,221
Adjustments for Features-1,946-3,854-6,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,553$61,391$80,678$39,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$27,125$0

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

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassFlex
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports   $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
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Footrests, second row   $25
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,285$9,335$11,860$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$4,140$6,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,946-3,854-6,2030

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassFlex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in117.9 in
Length188.5 in202.3 in
Width75.2 in75.9 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested149038%
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 ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested149038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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%

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