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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: $44,235

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $38,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,967

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,600 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $35,062 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Package 301A / 303A 2,600      
Second-row buckets 750      
Sunroof 1,595      
Refrigerated storage compartment 795      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250
Folding second row seats   440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Package 301A / 303A 2,269      
Second-row buckets 655      
Sunroof 1,392      
Refrigerated storage compartment 694      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581 581
Special order charge   233 233 233
Folding second row seats   409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Options (change) 5,740 9,975 8,485 8,485
Options (change) 5,010 9,278 7,892 7,892
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $44,235 $83,000 $108,910 $115,910
Total Invoice $40,967 $77,256 $101,352 $107,862

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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: $35,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,371
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,235$83,000$108,910$115,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,135-6,235-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,235$79,865$102,675$109,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,810$29,410
Total Invoice$40,967$77,256$101,352$107,862
Adjustments for Features0-2,918-5,802-6,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,967$74,338$95,550$101,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,212$27,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFlexCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$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
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
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   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
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$8,260$11,395$14,495$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135$6,235$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,918-5,802-6,174

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014
ModelFlexCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in113.2 in
Length201.8 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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