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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: $44,235

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $31,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,967

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $29,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $37,600
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $35,062
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Package 301A / 303A       2,600
Second-row buckets       750
Sunroof       1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment       795
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Package 301A / 303A       2,269
Second-row buckets       655
Sunroof       1,392
Refrigerated storage compartment       694
Options (change) 8,370 10,195 7,165 5,740
Options (change) 7,785 9,482 6,663 5,010
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $75,285 $84,320 $114,640 $44,235
Total Invoice $70,081 $78,483 $106,680 $40,967

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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: $29,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,746
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$75,285$84,320$114,640$44,235
Adjustments for Features-1,470-4,235-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,815$80,085$107,405$44,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,270$33,590$0
Total Invoice$70,081$78,483$106,680$40,967
Adjustments for Features-1,368-3,942-6,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,713$74,541$99,947$40,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,828$31,234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelCLSCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$0 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$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 
App support $0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$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$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$12,920$15,920$8,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$4,235$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,368-3,942-6,7330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20152014
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

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