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

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Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,295

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $52,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,422

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $47,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelFlexSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,400 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $36,672 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Package 301A / 303A 2,900        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,900      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Package 301A / 303A 2,755        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package   4,557      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,900 8,440 3,540 3,540 590
Options (change) 2,755 7,850 3,293 3,293 549
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,295 $94,415 $112,515 $154,165 $220,365
Total Invoice $40,422 $87,872 $104,705 $143,439 $205,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,822
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelFlexSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine287hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,295$94,415$112,515$154,165$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-10,345-10,345-15,320-19,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,295$84,070$102,170$138,845$200,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,100$54,775$116,675
Total Invoice$40,422$87,872$104,705$143,439$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-9,628-9,627-14,254-18,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,422$78,244$95,078$129,185$186,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,834$50,941$108,591

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelFlexSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,310$17,655$17,655$22,630$26,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,345$10,345$15,320$19,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,628-9,627-14,254-18,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182016
ModelFlexSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.9 in101.8 in
Length201.8 in181.8 in
Width75.9 in73.9 in
Height68.0 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft313.5 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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185066%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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