Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,375

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,876

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $33,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,330 $32,325 $61,950
Base Invoice $28,712 $29,608 $57,614
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Sunroof 960 960  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   800
Power liftgate 475 475  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Heated second row seats   585 620
Premium 1 Package     4,280
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Leather seating surfaces     1,930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Rear HVAC unit 566 566  
Sunroof 835 835  
Obstacle detection, rear 257   744
Power liftgate 413 413  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866  
AWD 1,666 1,665  
Heated second row seats   509 577
Premium 1 Package     3,980
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Leather seating surfaces     1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814
Options (change) 7,220 7,510 11,750
Options (change) 6,339 6,590 10,929
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $39,375 $40,660 $74,575
Total Invoice $35,876 $37,023 $69,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,775
Model Year200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18275/55-19
Total Price$39,375$40,660$74,575
Adjustments for Features0-840-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$39,820$68,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$35,876$37,023$69,418
Adjustments for Features0-765-5,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,876$36,258$63,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XGL
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,690$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-765-5,767

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurus XGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in121.1 in
Length200.3 in200.6 in
Width74.9 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested91535%

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