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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,335

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $43,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,122

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $41,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelCLSCLSFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $21,281 $24,499
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 295  
Interior Convenience Group     595  
Power-adjustable pedals     240  
Traction control     195 195
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Sunroof     895 895
Limited Convenience Group       475
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 257  
Interior Convenience Group     518  
Power-adjustable pedals     209  
Traction control     170 170
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Sunroof     779 779
Limited Convenience Group       413
Options (change) 1,120 1,120 3,550 1,760
Options (change) 1,042 1,042 3,091 1,532
Destination 875 875 750 750
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $71,245 $98,145 $27,335 $29,120
Total Invoice $66,411 $91,519 $25,122 $26,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,855
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelCLSCLSFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$71,245$98,145$27,335$29,120
Adjustments for Features-5,830-6,8050-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,415$91,340$27,335$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,925$0$1,270
Total Invoice$66,411$91,519$25,122$26,781
Adjustments for Features-5,434-6,3460-474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,977$85,173$25,122$26,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,196$0$1,185

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

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelCLSCLSFive HundredFive Hundred
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
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
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  
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,405$2,600$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$6,805$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,434-6,3460-474

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

Model Year20082007
ModelCLSFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length193.0 in200.7 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height54.7 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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