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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: $44,580

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $35,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,273

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $33,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $37,700
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $35,155
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    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Sunroof     1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment     795
Second-row buckets     695
Package 301A / 303A     2,900
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    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
Sunroof     1,392
Refrigerated storage compartment     694
Second-row buckets     607
Package 301A / 303A     2,530
Options (change) 9,935 8,290 5,985
Options (change) 9,239 7,710 5,223
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $80,060 $105,315 $44,580
Total Invoice $74,608 $98,187 $41,273

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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: $36,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,057
Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$80,060$105,315$44,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,060$103,615$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$0
Total Invoice$74,608$98,187$41,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,608$96,602$40,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,994$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820082015
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
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 
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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,930$9,630$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-722

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082015
ModelCLSFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in117.9 in
Length193.0 in201.8 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height54.7 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 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
15.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.2 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 key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%
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 system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

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