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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class 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 M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,430 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $22,705 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,167 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $21,895 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | ||||||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 585 | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | ||||||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | 866 | 866 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | 509 | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,335 | 4,720 | 5,010 | 9,910 | 9,910 | 4,260 | 2,570 |
| Options (change) | 6,384 | 4,107 | 4,359 | 9,218 | 9,218 | 3,963 | 2,391 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,430 | $36,875 | $38,160 | $60,635 | $59,135 | $68,085 | $101,895 |
| Total Invoice | $33,167 | $33,644 | $34,792 | $56,457 | $55,062 | $63,385 | $94,828 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,220 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,648 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $36,430 | $36,875 | $38,160 | $60,635 | $59,135 | $68,085 | $101,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -840 | -4,985 | -3,285 | -6,435 | -11,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,430 | $36,875 | $37,320 | $55,650 | $55,850 | $61,650 | $90,210 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $445 | $890 | $0 | $200 | $6,000 | $34,560 |
| Total Invoice | $33,167 | $33,644 | $34,792 | $56,457 | $55,062 | $63,385 | $94,828 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -766 | -4,642 | -3,059 | -5,991 | -10,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,167 | $33,644 | $34,026 | $51,815 | $52,003 | $57,394 | $83,953 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $477 | $859 | $0 | $188 | $5,579 | $32,138 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,475 | $5,475 | $6,315 | $10,460 | $8,760 | $11,910 | $17,160 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $840 | $4,985 | $3,285 | $6,435 | $11,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -766 | -4,642 | -3,059 | -5,991 | -10,875 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 38.4 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 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
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