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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,540

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $143,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,830

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $135,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSLMustang
TrimSL65 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $198,750 $53,810
Base Invoice $184,838 $48,611
Wood trim 0  
Electronics Package   2,340
Front sport buckets   1,595
Wood trim 0  
Electronics Package   2,036
Front sport buckets   1,388
Options (change) 0 3,935
Options (change) 0 3,424
Destination 875 795
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $202,225 $58,540
Total Invoice $188,313 $52,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,003
Model Year20112012
ModelSLMustang
TrimSL65 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine604hp V12550hp V8
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$202,225$58,540
Adjustments for Features-15,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$186,675$58,540
Total Invoice$188,313$52,830
Adjustments for Features-14,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$173,833$52,830

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112012
ModelSLMustang
TrimSL65 AMGShelby GT500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0
Convertible top boot (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$21,580$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112012
ModelSLMustang
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in107.1 in
Length180.4 in188.1 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height51.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft39.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

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