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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,575

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $50,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,939

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $47,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $14,508 $15,727
iPod integration 425 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510    
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Satellite radio     195 195
Deluxe Package     395  
Universal garage door opener     455 455
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Sunroof     625 625
iPod integration 395 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474    
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Satellite radio     170 170
Deluxe Package     344  
Universal garage door opener     396 396
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 935 935 4,320 3,115
Options (change) 869 869 3,761 2,712
Destination 875 875 670 670
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $71,060 $97,960 $20,575 $20,710
Total Invoice $66,238 $91,346 $18,939 $19,109

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,939
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$71,060$97,960$20,575$20,710
Adjustments for Features-8,985-10,6850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,075$87,275$20,575$20,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$65$0
Total Invoice$66,238$91,346$18,939$19,109
Adjustments for Features-8,375-9,9640-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,863$81,382$18,939$18,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,519$15$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,555$870$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,985$10,685$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,375-9,9640-185

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelCLSFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in102.9 in
Length193.0 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height54.7 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested5029%
Total Not Requested12571%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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