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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,330

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $44,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,858

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $41,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredCLSCLS
TrimSELLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,035 $26,610 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $21,281 $24,499 $66,309 $88,257
Power-adjustable pedals 240      
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Traction control 195 195    
Heated front seats 240      
Sunroof 895 895    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970 970
Limited Convenience Group   475    
Folding second row seats     440  
Power-adjustable pedals 209      
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Traction control 170 170    
Heated front seats 209      
Sunroof 779 779    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257   902 902
Limited Convenience Group   413    
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 5,545 3,755 1,410 970
Options (change) 4,827 3,268 1,311 902
Destination 750 750 875 875
Total Price $29,330 $31,115 $73,585 $96,745
Total Invoice $26,858 $28,517 $68,495 $90,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,637
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredCLSCLS
TrimSELLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,330$31,115$73,585$96,745
Adjustments for Features0-515-7,520-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,330$30,600$66,065$88,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$0$22,860
Total Invoice$26,858$28,517$68,495$90,034
Adjustments for Features0-472-7,000-7,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,858$28,045$61,495$82,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$0$21,261

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredCLSCLS
TrimSELLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
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$2,300$2,815$9,820$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$7,520$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472-7,000-7,278

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072012
ModelFive HundredCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length200.7 in194.5 in
Width74.5 in74.1 in
Height60.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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