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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: $41,535

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,440

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $34,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $37,620
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $34,995
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910    
Refrigerated storage compartment     795
Second-row buckets     750
Second-row high console     100
Sunroof     1,495
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846    
Refrigerated storage compartment     676
Second-row buckets     638
Second-row high console     85
Sunroof     1,271
Options (change) 7,735 6,090 3,140
Options (change) 7,193 5,664 2,670
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $77,860 $103,115 $41,535
Total Invoice $72,562 $96,141 $38,440

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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: $33,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,773
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$77,860$103,115$41,535
Adjustments for Features-2,520-4,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,340$98,895$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$0
Total Invoice$72,562$96,141$38,440
Adjustments for Features-2,349-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,213$92,206$38,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,993$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Footrests, second row  $25
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,705$11,405$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$4,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,349-3,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082010
ModelCLSFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in117.9 in
Length193.0 in202.3 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height54.7 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.845.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.886.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested97539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested97539%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested825100%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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