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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: $41,535

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $37,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,440

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $35,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,620 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,995 $65,751 $89,559
Refrigerated storage compartment 795    
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Sunroof 1,495    
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   920  
Refrigerated storage compartment 676    
Second-row buckets 638    
Second-row high console 85    
Sunroof 1,271    
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   856  
Options (change) 3,140 6,010 4,340
Options (change) 2,670 5,590 4,036
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $41,535 $78,885 $104,115
Total Invoice $38,440 $73,516 $97,070

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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: $34,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,760
Model Year201020092009
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,535$78,885$104,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$76,400$99,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,530
Total Invoice$38,440$73,516$97,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,316-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,440$71,200$93,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020092009
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Footrests, second row$25  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,160$9,645$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,316-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
ModelFlexCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in112.4 in
Length202.3 in193.0 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height67.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 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 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87547%
Total Not Requested97553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87547%
Total Not Requested97553%

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