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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: $30,835

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $72,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,440

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $67,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLSCLSMustangMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $24,399 $31,059
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Xenon HID headlights       525
Rear spoiler       0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Xenon HID headlights       457
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,000 970 3,730 4,155
Options (change) 2,790 902 3,246 3,616
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $103,425 $108,395 $30,835 $38,660
Total Invoice $96,250 $100,872 $28,440 $35,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,619
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLSCLSMustangMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8577hp V8305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$103,425$108,395$30,835$38,660
Adjustments for Features-13,100-13,2000-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,325$95,195$30,835$37,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$0$6,850
Total Invoice$96,250$100,872$28,440$35,470
Adjustments for Features-12,191-12,2840-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,059$88,588$28,440$34,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,529$0$6,135

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCLSCLSMustangMustang
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
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 assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$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  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$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  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,980$14,080$880$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,100$13,200$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,191-12,2840-895

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in107.1 in
Length194.5 in188.1 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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