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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: $30,505

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $47,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,947

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $44,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSFusionFusion
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $25,425 $27,225
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $23,423 $25,043
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440      
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Package 302A / 501A     1,995  
Rear spoiler     295  
Package 402A       3,195
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409      
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Package 302A / 501A     1,736  
Rear spoiler     257  
Package 402A       2,780
Options (change) 2,115 875 4,285 5,190
Options (change) 1,967 814 3,729 4,516
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $78,260 $110,770 $30,505 $33,210
Total Invoice $72,852 $103,086 $27,947 $30,354

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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: $39,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,379
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSFusionFusion
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8175hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$78,260$110,770$30,505$33,210
Adjustments for Features-8,085-12,1850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,175$98,585$30,505$33,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0$2,530
Total Invoice$72,852$103,086$27,947$30,354
Adjustments for Features-7,526-11,3400-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,326$91,746$27,947$30,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$0$2,247

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelCLSCLSFusionFusion
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 lumbar 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 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   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,940$15,040$2,855$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,085$12,185$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,526-11,3400-160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182012
ModelCLSFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.4 in
Length194.5 in190.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190081%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested290082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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