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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,340

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $45,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,188

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $43,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSFusion
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $20,150
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $18,576
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Satellite radio 699 699 195
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 295
Heated front seats 690   295
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 1,895
Moon and Tune Package     795
Traction control     95
Leather seating surfaces     895
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 650 650 170
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 257
Heated front seats 642   257
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,649
Moon and Tune Package     692
Traction control     83
Leather seating surfaces     779
Options (change) 4,159 3,469 4,465
Options (change) 3,868 3,226 3,887
Destination 775 775 725
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $71,134 $92,544 $25,340
Total Invoice $66,300 $86,239 $23,188

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,026
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSFusion
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT7T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$71,134$92,544$25,340
Adjustments for Features-6,530-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,604$85,064$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$66,300$86,239$23,188
Adjustments for Features-6,086-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,214$79,269$23,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,055$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSFusion
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $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
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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, 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,255$9,205$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$7,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,086-6,9700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.4 in
Length193.0 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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