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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: $40,990

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $40,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,182

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $36,672 $68,820 $92,116
Sunroof 1,595    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Sunroof 1,515    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 1,595 5,250 4,490
Options (change) 1,515 4,882 4,119
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $40,990 $81,425 $107,015
Total Invoice $39,182 $75,877 $99,710

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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: $38,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,892
Model Year201820112011
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,990$81,425$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,935-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$79,490$103,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$39,182$75,877$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,803-3,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,182$74,074$96,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,342

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820112011
ModelFlexCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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  
Remote start$150  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,960$8,895$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,803-3,294

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182011
ModelFlexCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in112.4 in
Length201.8 in193.0 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 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 key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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 key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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