Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Ford Five Hundred Ford Five Hundred 2006

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,205

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $26,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $24,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $26,380
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $24,242
Rear Seat Package 300 300    
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100 295
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Safety Package       595
Traction control       195
Sunroof       895
Universal garage door opener       150
Navigation system       1,995
Rear Seat Package 279 279    
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023 257
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Safety Package       518
Traction control       170
Sunroof       779
Universal garage door opener       131
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 6,540 4,950 1,530 4,125
Options (change) 6,083 4,604 1,423 3,591
Destination 775 775 775 700
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $57,365 $64,125 $85,805 $31,205
Total Invoice $53,405 $59,691 $79,972 $28,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,065
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8203hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,365$64,125$85,805$31,205
Adjustments for Features-3,015-4,790-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,350$59,335$81,815$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,465$0
Total Invoice$53,405$59,691$79,972$28,533
Adjustments for Features-2,807-4,459-3,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,598$55,232$76,253$28,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,655$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$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
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,005$7,780$6,980$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$4,790$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-4,459-3,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length189.7 in200.7 in
Width71.7 in74.5 in
Height57.0 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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