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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: $41,335

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $36,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,924

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $34,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $34,960
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $32,389
Folding second row seats 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Navigation system     2,375
Second-row buckets     870
Sunroof     1,495
Refrigerated storage compartment     760
Second-row high console     100
Folding second row seats 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 233    
Navigation system     2,019
Second-row buckets     739
Sunroof     1,271
Refrigerated storage compartment     646
Second-row high console     85
Options (change) 1,905 0 5,600
Options (change) 1,772 0 4,760
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $78,050 $109,895 $41,335
Total Invoice $72,657 $102,272 $37,924

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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: $33,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,438
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLSCLSFlex
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$78,050$109,895$41,335
Adjustments for Features-3,540-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,510$102,180$41,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,670$0
Total Invoice$72,657$102,272$37,924
Adjustments for Features-3,295-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,362$95,092$37,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,730$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820182009
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 automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
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 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Footrests, second row  $25
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
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$11,145$15,320$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,295-7,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182009
ModelCLSFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in117.9 in
Length194.5 in202.3 in
Width74.1 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,501 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 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
15.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.345.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

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