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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,605

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,454

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFlex
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $34,960
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $32,389
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Navigation system             2,375
Sunroof             1,495
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Navigation system             2,019
Sunroof             1,271
Options (change) 10,680 9,710 10,680 9,710 8,180 9,520 3,870
Options (change) 9,933 9,031 9,933 9,031 7,608 8,854 3,290
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,355 $45,805 $49,575 $49,015 $49,630 $71,025 $39,605
Total Invoice $43,172 $42,661 $46,167 $45,646 $46,218 $66,234 $36,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,561
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFlex
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$46,355$45,805$49,575$49,015$49,630$71,025$39,605
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-925-1,425-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,830$45,805$47,350$47,315$48,705$69,600$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,795$0
Total Invoice$43,172$42,661$46,167$45,646$46,218$66,234$36,454
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-861-1,329-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,683$42,661$44,095$44,063$45,357$64,905$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,696$22,244$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFlex
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Laminated front side windows      $200
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Footrests, second row      $25
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stowable third row seats      $600
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,395$5,870$8,095$7,570$6,795$7,295$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$925$1,425$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-861-1,329-354

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length180.7 in202.3 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.486.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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