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

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,435

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $78,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,079

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $73,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredSLSL
TrimSELLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,035 $26,610 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $21,281 $24,499 $96,395 $130,609
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Power-adjustable pedals 240      
Heated front seats 240      
Traction control 195 195    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   1,180 1,180
Limited Convenience Group   475    
Wood trim       0
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Power-adjustable pedals 209      
Heated front seats 209      
Traction control 170 170    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257   1,097 1,097
Limited Convenience Group   413    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,650 2,860 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 4,048 2,489 1,097 1,097
Destination 750 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $28,435 $30,220 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $26,079 $27,738 $99,667 $135,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,689
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredSLSL
TrimSELLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine203hp V6203hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,435$30,220$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-515-17,070-17,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$29,705$89,935$127,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$0$37,690
Total Invoice$26,079$27,738$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-473-15,899-16,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,079$27,265$83,768$118,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,186$0$35,137

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

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredSLSL
TrimSELLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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 rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
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  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,765$20,320$20,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$17,070$17,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473-15,899-16,276

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

Model Year20072012
ModelFive HundredSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in100.8 in
Length200.7 in180.4 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height60.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.210.2 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 lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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