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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,000

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $151,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,053

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $141,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLS AMG
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $183,000
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $170,190
Interior Power Package 295      
SYNC 395      
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Heated front seats 240      
Interior Power Package 257      
SYNC 344      
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Heated front seats 209      
Options (change) 4,905 2,290 1,995 0
Options (change) 4,270 1,993 1,736 0
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,000 $34,445 $35,145 $185,575
Total Invoice $31,053 $31,530 $32,169 $172,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,621
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLS AMG
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18265/35-19
Total Price$34,000$34,445$35,145$185,575
Adjustments for Features00-640-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,000$34,445$34,505$182,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$505$0
Total Invoice$31,053$31,530$32,169$172,765
Adjustments for Features00-586-3,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,053$31,530$31,583$169,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$530$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XSLS AMG
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,115$5,755$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$640$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-586-3,091

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurus XSLS AMG
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in105.5 in
Length200.3 in182.6 in
Width74.9 in76.3 in
Height67.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.7 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 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft36.2 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 reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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