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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,780

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $69,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,782

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $63,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelFlexS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,400 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900
Base Invoice $36,672 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017
Package 301A / 303A 2,900          
Second-row buckets 695          
Sunroof 1,595          
Inflatable rear seat belts 195          
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Package 301A / 303A 2,755          
Second-row buckets 660          
Sunroof 1,515          
Inflatable rear seat belts 185          
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465    
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0
Options (change) 5,385 20,940 20,940 15,950 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 5,115 19,476 19,476 14,835 1,814 1,814
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $44,780 $118,465 $114,422 $161,575 $175,325 $231,875
Total Invoice $42,782 $110,239 $106,196 $150,331 $163,237 $215,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,639
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelFlexS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine287hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$44,780$118,465$114,422$161,575$175,325$231,875
Adjustments for Features0-11,485-11,610-14,185-19,885-20,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,780$106,980$102,812$147,390$155,440$211,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$44,578$52,628$108,728
Total Invoice$42,782$110,239$106,196$150,331$163,237$215,856
Adjustments for Features0-10,688-10,775-13,198-18,514-18,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,782$99,551$95,421$137,133$144,723$196,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$0$41,712$49,302$101,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelFlexS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100     
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$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$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,045$20,530$20,655$23,230$28,930$29,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,485$11,610$14,185$19,885$20,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,688-10,775-13,198-18,514-18,930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20182017
ModelFlexS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase117.9 in124.6 in
Length201.8 in206.5 in
Width75.9 in74.8 in
Height68.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in43.1 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft316.3 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 wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested195070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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