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

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,330

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,211

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFlexFlexCLACLA
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $30,411 $46,872
Navigation system 2,350 2,350    
Semi-automated parking system 550 550    
Sunroof 1,495 1,495    
Remote start 345 345    
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates     500 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Navigation system 1,998 1,998    
Semi-automated parking system 468 468    
Sunroof 1,271 1,271    
Remote start 293 293    
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates     465 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 4,740 4,740 10,670 9,670
Options (change) 4,030 4,030 9,923 8,993
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $41,330 $43,825 $44,365 $61,065
Total Invoice $38,211 $40,482 $41,329 $56,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,335
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFlexFlexCLACLA
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,330$43,825$44,365$61,065
Adjustments for Features0-200-840-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$43,625$43,525$57,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$13,775
Total Invoice$38,211$40,482$41,329$56,860
Adjustments for Features0-185-783-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,211$40,297$40,546$53,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,086$0$12,808

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelFlexFlexCLACLA
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Footrests, second row$25$25  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,785$7,985$8,625$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$840$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-783-3,506

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
ModelFlexCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length202.3 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in70.0 in
Height67.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in27.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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