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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,705

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,796

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $15,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Interior Power Package 295          
SYNC 395          
Interior Convenience Group 595          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995      
Leather seating surfaces 895     770    
Heated front seats 240          
Satellite radio 195          
Garmin Map Pilot       650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720
Premium 2 Package           3,050
Interior Power Package 257          
SYNC 344          
Interior Convenience Group 518          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736      
Leather seating surfaces 779     716    
Heated front seats 209          
Satellite radio 170          
Garmin Map Pilot       605 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670
Premium 2 Package           2,837
Options (change) 4,610 1,995 1,995 2,140 1,370 3,770
Options (change) 4,013 1,736 1,736 1,991 1,275 3,507
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $33,705 $34,150 $35,145 $50,065 $61,495 $77,295
Total Invoice $30,796 $31,273 $32,169 $46,626 $57,256 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,130
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,705$34,150$35,145$50,065$61,495$77,295
Adjustments for Features00-890-6,120-6,985-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,705$34,150$34,255$43,945$54,510$67,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$550$0$10,565$23,875
Total Invoice$30,796$31,273$32,169$46,626$57,256$71,950
Adjustments for Features00-815-5,700-6,504-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,796$31,273$31,354$40,926$50,752$63,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$558$0$9,826$22,204

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

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Blind spot warning system     $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Second-row high console  $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Media drive     $15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Conversation mirror$25$25$25   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
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$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,065$6,955$12,185$13,050$15,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$890$6,120$6,985$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-815-5,700-6,504-8,820

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

Model Year20092016
ModelTaurus XSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length200.3 in162.8 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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