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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,205

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $37,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,701

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $35,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelTaurus XGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,325 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $29,608 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Navigation system 1,995      
Rear HVAC unit 650      
Sunroof 960      
Power liftgate 475      
Heated second row seats 585 620 620  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995      
Remote start 395      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950
Navigation system 1,736      
Rear HVAC unit 566      
Sunroof 835      
Power liftgate 413      
Heated second row seats 509 577 577  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866      
Remote start 343      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 6,055 7,330 2,570 1,950
Options (change) 5,268 6,819 2,391 1,814
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $39,205 $76,955 $97,345 $126,975
Total Invoice $35,701 $71,635 $90,597 $118,152

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,613
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelTaurus XGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$39,205$76,955$97,345$126,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-13,420-17,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,205$70,165$83,925$109,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,760$39,440
Total Invoice$35,701$71,635$90,597$118,152
Adjustments for Features0-6,321-12,490-16,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,701$65,314$78,107$101,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,793$36,675

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

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelTaurus XGLSGLSGLS
TrimLimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$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   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,390$14,180$20,810$24,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$13,420$17,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,321-12,490-16,163

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

Model Year20092017
ModelTaurus XGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in121.1 in
Length200.3 in202.0 in
Width74.9 in76.1 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in50.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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