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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: $44,315

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $38,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,334

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $35,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $38,230
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $36,509
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
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 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
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) 10,215 8,485 5,190
Options (change) 9,518 7,909 4,930
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $83,120 $105,290 $44,315
Total Invoice $77,383 $98,001 $42,334

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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: $35,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,898
Model Year201320132017
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
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$83,120$105,290$44,315
Adjustments for Features-3,385-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,735$100,605$44,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,870$0
Total Invoice$77,383$98,001$42,334
Adjustments for Features-3,151-4,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,232$93,640$42,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,408$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201320132017
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
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,320$12,620$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,151-4,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20132017
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?
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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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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