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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: $29,210

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $25,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,797

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $24,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $26,380
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $24,242
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 295
Safety Package       595
Traction control       195
Sunroof       895
Universal garage door opener       150
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 257
Safety Package       518
Traction control       170
Sunroof       779
Universal garage door opener       131
Options (change) 3,750 2,130 970 2,130
Options (change) 3,487 1,980 902 1,855
Destination 875 875 875 700
Total Price $55,115 $62,795 $90,745 $29,210
Total Invoice $51,318 $58,460 $84,454 $26,797

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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: $22,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,714
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8203hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8610, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19225/55-18
Total Price$55,115$62,795$90,745$29,210
Adjustments for Features-3,015-4,715-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,100$58,080$84,955$29,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$32,855$0
Total Invoice$51,318$58,460$84,454$26,797
Adjustments for Features-2,807-4,390-5,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,511$54,070$79,065$26,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,559$30,554$0

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

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassFive Hundred
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100 
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$7,230$8,305$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$4,715$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-4,390-5,3890

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

Model Year20122006
ModelE-ClassFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.9 in
Length191.7 in200.7 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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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