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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: $44,680

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $40,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,679

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,099 $69,890 $101,277
Package 301A / 303A 2,900    
Second-row buckets 695    
Sunroof 1,595    
Refrigerated storage compartment 795    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Package 301A / 303A 2,755    
Second-row buckets 660    
Sunroof 1,515    
Refrigerated storage compartment 755    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Premium Package   3,627 2,325
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 5,985 9,345 5,625
Options (change) 5,685 8,692 5,232
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $44,680 $85,490 $115,520
Total Invoice $42,679 $79,577 $107,504

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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: $36,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,770
Model Year201620182018
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,680$85,490$115,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,680$81,055$108,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,030
Total Invoice$42,679$79,577$107,504
Adjustments for Features0-4,128-6,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,679$75,449$100,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,136

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620182018
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,535$12,970$15,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,128-6,919

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162018
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.4,159 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185066%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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