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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: $34,000

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $14,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,053

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $14,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Interior Power Package 295          
Interior Convenience Group 595          
SYNC 395          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces 895     770    
Heated front seats 240          
Satellite radio 195          
Becker Map Pilot       800 800 800
Automatic climate control, front       760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720
Interior Power Package 257          
Interior Convenience Group 518          
SYNC 344          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces 779     716    
Heated front seats 209          
Satellite radio 170          
Becker Map Pilot       744 744 744
Automatic climate control, front       707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670
Options (change) 4,905 2,290 1,995 4,020 3,250 3,250
Options (change) 4,270 1,993 1,736 3,739 3,023 3,023
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $34,000 $34,445 $35,145 $48,895 $61,825 $75,075
Total Invoice $31,053 $31,530 $32,169 $45,538 $57,563 $69,885

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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: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,600
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,000$34,445$35,145$48,895$61,825$75,075
Adjustments for Features00-640-5,245-6,395-9,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,000$34,445$34,505$43,650$55,430$65,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$505$0$11,780$22,190
Total Invoice$31,053$31,530$32,169$45,538$57,563$69,885
Adjustments for Features00-586-4,885-5,954-8,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,053$31,530$31,583$40,653$51,609$61,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$530$0$10,956$20,635

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

Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLKSLKSLK
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation     $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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
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
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 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$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
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
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
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,740$6,380$10,985$12,135$14,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$640$5,245$6,395$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-586-4,885-5,954-8,597

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

Model Year20092015
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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker 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

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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