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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: $42,085

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $31,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,908

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $29,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,620 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $34,995 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Semi-automated parking system 550      
Refrigerated storage compartment 795      
Second-row buckets 750      
Second-row high console 100      
Sunroof 1,495      
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Semi-automated parking system 468      
Refrigerated storage compartment 676      
Second-row buckets 638      
Second-row high console 85      
Sunroof 1,271      
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Options (change) 3,690 5,570 2,320 0
Options (change) 3,138 5,181 2,158 0
Destination 775 925 925 925
Total Price $42,085 $73,395 $77,345 $108,725
Total Invoice $38,908 $68,323 $71,996 $101,179

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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: $28,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,023
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T9T7
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$42,085$73,395$77,345$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-3,610-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,085$70,825$73,735$102,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910$31,265
Total Invoice$38,908$68,323$71,996$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,392-3,360-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,908$65,931$68,636$95,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,705$29,073

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Around view cameras $500$500 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
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 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Footrests, second row$25   
Heated second row seats$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   
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-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$7,685$10,255$11,295$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$3,610$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,392-3,360-6,175

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102016
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 Weight4,472 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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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