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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,240

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $28,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,240

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $26,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimR350R500V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Trim Package 1,750 1,200      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 195 195 195
Heated front seats 690        
Front sport buckets 400        
Pony Package     750    
Comfort Group     575 575  
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Interior Upgrade Package     460 460  
Safety and Security Package     995    
Xenon HID headlights     525 525 525
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65    
Rear spoiler       0  
Alarm       325  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 170 170 170
Heated front seats 642        
Front sport buckets 372        
Pony Package     653    
Comfort Group     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Interior Upgrade Package     400 400  
Safety and Security Package     866    
Xenon HID headlights     457 457 457
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     37    
Rear spoiler       0  
Alarm       283  
Options (change) 4,920 3,280 3,565 2,080 720
Options (change) 4,577 3,051 3,083 1,810 627
Destination 775 775 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,695 $59,555 $25,240 $30,295 $45,145
Total Invoice $49,992 $55,471 $23,240 $27,853 $40,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,797
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimR350R500V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$53,695$59,555$25,240$30,295$45,145
Adjustments for Features-7,470-8,3950-300-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,225$51,160$25,240$29,995$45,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0$4,755$19,830
Total Invoice$49,992$55,471$23,240$27,853$40,966
Adjustments for Features-6,955-7,8190-276-68
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,037$47,652$23,240$27,577$40,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,615$0$4,337$17,658

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimR350R500V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Stability control$400$400   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote $200   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,115$10,040$1,645$1,945$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,470$8,395$0$300$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,955-7,8190-276-68

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in107.1 in
Length203.0 in187.6 in
Width75.7 in73.9 in
Height65.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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