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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: $42,695

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $33,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,516

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $31,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelFlexFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Semi-automated parking system 550 550      
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795      
Second-row buckets 750 750      
Second-row high console 100 100      
Sunroof 1,495 1,495      
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Folding second row seats     440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850  
Semi-automated parking system 468 468      
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676      
Second-row buckets 638 638      
Second-row high console 85 85      
Sunroof 1,271 1,271      
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Folding second row seats     409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791  
Options (change) 3,690 3,690 2,800 1,820 970
Options (change) 3,138 3,138 2,604 1,693 902
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $42,695 $45,190 $75,825 $102,245 $108,395
Total Invoice $39,516 $41,787 $70,582 $95,153 $100,872

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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: $31,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,428
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelFlexFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,695$45,190$75,825$102,245$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,760-4,585-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,695$44,990$74,065$97,660$103,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$23,595$29,445
Total Invoice$39,516$41,787$70,582$95,153$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,638-4,267-4,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,516$41,602$68,944$90,886$96,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,086$0$21,942$27,382

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelFlexFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Footrests, second row$25$25   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$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$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,035$7,235$8,795$11,620$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,760$4,585$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,638-4,267-4,546

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112014
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.4,256 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 CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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