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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,585

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $40,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,597

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $38,400
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $36,672
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Folding second row seats 440    
Package 301A / 303A     2,900
Second-row buckets     695
Sunroof     1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package 3,627 2,325  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Folding second row seats 409    
Package 301A / 303A     2,755
Second-row buckets     660
Sunroof     1,515
Options (change) 9,345 5,625 5,190
Options (change) 8,692 5,232 4,930
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $85,490 $115,520 $44,585
Total Invoice $79,577 $107,504 $42,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,573
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$85,490$115,520$44,585
Adjustments for Features-4,735-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,755$107,785$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,030$0
Total Invoice$79,577$107,504$42,597
Adjustments for Features-4,407-7,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,170$100,306$42,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,136$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
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
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 
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$12,770$15,770$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$7,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,407-7,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in117.9 in
Length194.5 in201.8 in
Width74.1 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.2 ft3

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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%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%

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