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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: $25,445

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $49,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,517

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $46,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $18,766 $20,313
Premium Package 1 2,860 2,125    
iPod integration 425 425    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Navigation system     795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Sunroof     795 795
Premium Package 1 2,660 1,976    
iPod integration 395 395    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Navigation system     692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 4,915 4,180 4,545 3,450
Options (change) 4,571 3,887 3,956 3,003
Destination 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $75,040 $101,205 $25,445 $26,050
Total Invoice $69,940 $94,364 $23,517 $24,111

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,220
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$75,040$101,205$25,445$26,050
Adjustments for Features-7,300-9,000-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,740$92,205$24,795$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0$1,255
Total Invoice$69,940$94,364$23,517$24,111
Adjustments for Features-6,804-8,392-6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,136$85,972$22,916$24,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,836$0$1,195

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSFocusFocus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$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, passenger seat$100$100  
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  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,105$10,805$2,455$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,300$9,000$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,804-8,392-6010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelCLSFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in71.8 in
Height54.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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