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

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,335

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $31,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,924

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $29,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,960 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $32,389 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation system 2,375      
Second-row buckets 870      
Sunroof 1,495      
Refrigerated storage compartment 760      
Second-row high console 100      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Heated second row seats       625
Premium Package       2,500
Navigation system 2,019      
Second-row buckets 739      
Sunroof 1,271      
Refrigerated storage compartment 646      
Second-row high console 85      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Heated second row seats       581
Premium Package       2,325
Options (change) 5,600 4,280 1,030 3,125
Options (change) 4,760 3,981 958 2,906
Destination 775 925 925 925
Total Price $41,335 $72,755 $76,805 $112,950
Total Invoice $37,924 $67,728 $71,494 $105,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,570
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,335$72,755$76,805$112,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,140-9,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,335$70,355$73,665$103,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,310$33,230
Total Invoice$37,924$67,728$71,494$105,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,234-2,923-8,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,924$65,494$68,571$96,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,077$30,899

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment$250   
Second-row high console$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Footrests, second row$25   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
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 release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,830$10,230$10,970$17,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$3,140$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234-2,923-8,715

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
ModelFlexCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in113.2 in
Length202.3 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height67.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested110067%

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