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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,545

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R   
Difference: $49,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,948

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R   
Difference: $45,253

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Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGShelby GT350R
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,900 $63,345
Base Invoice $88,257 $59,898
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625  
Electronics Package   3,000
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741  
Electronics Package   2,850
Options (change) 22,655 3,000
Options (change) 21,069 2,850
Destination 875 900
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $118,430 $68,545
Total Invoice $110,201 $64,948

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,680
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGShelby GT350R
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19305/30-19
Total Price$118,430$68,545
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,515$68,545
Total Invoice$110,201$64,948
Adjustments for Features-4,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,628$64,948

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGShelby GT350R
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active glove box $100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Line lock $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Alloy wheels$350 
Carbon fiber wheels $5000
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,470$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in107.1 in
Length194.5 in188.5 in
Width74.1 in75.4 in
Height55.8 in54.3 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Air conditioning900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD player125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rearview camera200No
Outside temperature display50Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
911 assist25No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested95026%

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