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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,695 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $34,570 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,847 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $32,704 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 |
| Base Invoice | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 |
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||||
| SYNC | 395 | |||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||||
| SYNC | 344 | |||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | |||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,865 | 3,685 | 3,150 | 440 | 440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,105 | 3,207 | 2,741 | 409 | 409 | 0 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 800 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,695 | $34,255 | $34,700 | $68,265 | $75,465 | $108,725 |
| Total Invoice | $30,847 | $31,415 | $31,832 | $63,551 | $70,247 | $101,179 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,005 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,383 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $33,695 | $34,255 | $34,700 | $68,265 | $75,465 | $108,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -125 | 0 | -500 | -3,690 | -6,130 | -10,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,570 | $34,255 | $34,200 | $64,575 | $69,335 | $98,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $685 | $630 | $0 | $4,760 | $33,595 |
| Total Invoice | $30,847 | $31,415 | $31,832 | $63,551 | $70,247 | $101,179 |
| Adjustments for Features | -114 | 0 | -459 | -3,435 | -5,706 | -9,822 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,733 | $31,415 | $31,373 | $60,116 | $64,541 | $91,357 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $682 | $640 | $0 | $4,425 | $31,241 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,940 | $4,815 | $5,315 | $8,505 | $10,945 | $15,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $125 | $0 | $500 | $3,690 | $6,130 | $10,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -114 | 0 | -459 | -3,435 | -5,706 | -9,822 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 4,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 16% |
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