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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,840

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $67,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,653

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $63,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSLSLFlex
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $34,960
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $32,389
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Wood trim   0  
Navigation system     2,375
Refrigerated storage compartment     760
Second-row buckets     870
Second-row high console     100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Wood trim   0  
Navigation system     2,019
Refrigerated storage compartment     646
Second-row buckets     739
Second-row high console     85
Options (change) 1,180 1,180 4,105
Options (change) 1,097 1,097 3,489
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $107,005 $145,095 $39,840
Total Invoice $99,667 $135,181 $36,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,963
Model Year201220122009
ModelSLSLFlex
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$107,005$145,095$39,840
Adjustments for Features-11,865-12,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,140$132,180$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0
Total Invoice$99,667$135,181$36,653
Adjustments for Features-11,051-12,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,616$123,148$36,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,532$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220122009
ModelSLSLFlex
TrimSL550SL63 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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 rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$18,895$19,945$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,865$12,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,051-12,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122009
ModelSLFlex
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in117.9 in
Length180.4 in202.3 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height51.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.245.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
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 row50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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