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

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Ford Mustang vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,540

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $55,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,380

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $52,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMustangCLS
TrimShelby GT500AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,810 $107,800
Base Invoice $44,161 $100,254
Electronics Package 2,340  
Front sport buckets 1,595  
Electronics Package 2,036  
Front sport buckets 1,388  
Options (change) 3,935 0
Options (change) 3,424 0
Destination 795 925
Total Price $53,540 $108,725
Total Invoice $48,380 $101,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,700
Model Year20122016
ModelMustangCLS
TrimShelby GT500AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$53,540$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-15,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,540$93,575
Total Invoice$48,380$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-14,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,380$87,080

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
ModelMustangCLS
TrimShelby GT500AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,605$16,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,099

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
ModelMustangCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in113.2 in
Length188.1 in194.5 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height55.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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