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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: $43,005 Ford Flex Limited | ||||
| Difference: $19,940 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,689 Ford Flex Limited | ||||
| Difference: $18,913 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,990 | $57,590 | $94,990 | $37,620 |
| Base Invoice | $45,561 | $53,559 | $88,341 | $34,995 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | 550 | 570 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 5,370 | 5,370 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,970 | 1,970 | 1,970 | 1,995 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 590 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 550 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,495 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 512 | 512 | 512 | 484 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,994 | 4,994 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,832 | 1,832 | 1,832 | 1,696 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 549 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 468 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,271 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,080 | 13,080 | 3,110 | 4,610 |
| Options (change) | 12,166 | 12,166 | 2,893 | 3,919 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 |
| Total Price | $62,945 | $71,545 | $98,975 | $43,005 |
| Total Invoice | $58,602 | $66,600 | $92,109 | $39,689 |
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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: $16,500 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,710 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 262hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $62,945 | $71,545 | $98,975 | $43,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,440 | -3,790 | -8,315 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,505 | $67,755 | $90,660 | $43,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,250 | $31,155 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,602 | $66,600 | $92,109 | $39,689 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,203 | -3,528 | -7,738 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,399 | $63,072 | $84,371 | $39,689 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,673 | $28,972 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | Flex |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Footrests, second row | $25 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,410 | $8,760 | $13,285 | $4,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,440 | $3,790 | $8,315 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,203 | -3,528 | -7,738 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | M-Class | Flex |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 117.9 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 202.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 67.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 4,472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 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 | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 45.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 33% |
| 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 M-Class ML550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 33% |
| 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
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% |
| Parking guidance system - active | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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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