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Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,050 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $18,500 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,131 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $16,174 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,490 | $55,790 | $57,590 | $92,590 | $37,800 |
| Base Invoice | $43,236 | $51,885 | $53,559 | $86,109 | $36,099 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 570 |
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 6,050 | 6,050 | 6,050 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,995 |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,780 | 1,780 | 1,780 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Roof rails | 195 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 542 |
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,627 | 5,627 | 5,627 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | 744 | 744 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,895 |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1,655 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | 558 | 558 | ||
| Roof rails | 185 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,515 | ||||
| Options (change) | 14,185 | 14,185 | 13,435 | 2,500 | 4,355 |
| Options (change) | 13,194 | 13,194 | 12,496 | 2,326 | 4,137 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | $61,550 | $70,850 | $71,900 | $95,965 | $43,050 |
| Total Invoice | $57,305 | $65,954 | $66,930 | $89,310 | $41,131 |
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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: $18,160 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,857 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 287hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | B8 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 235/65-17 | 255/50-19 | 295/40-20 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $61,550 | $70,850 | $71,900 | $95,965 | $43,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -340 | -2,840 | -2,390 | -5,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,210 | $68,010 | $69,510 | $90,900 | $43,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,800 | $8,300 | $29,690 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,305 | $65,954 | $66,930 | $89,310 | $41,131 |
| Adjustments for Features | -317 | -2,644 | -2,225 | -4,714 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,988 | $63,310 | $64,705 | $84,596 | $41,131 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,322 | $7,717 | $27,608 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML450 Hybrid | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic | $2000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $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 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,110 | $8,610 | $8,160 | $10,835 | $5,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $340 | $2,840 | $2,390 | $5,065 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -317 | -2,644 | -2,225 | -4,714 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | M-Class | Flex |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 117.9 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 68.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 4,472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 44.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 43.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited
| 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% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
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