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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-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 vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $78,150 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $73,153 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | SEL | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $103,600 | $147,400 | $137,500 | $197,500 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $96,348 | $137,082 | $127,875 | $183,675 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $105,475 | $151,275 | $140,975 | $201,375 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $98,223 | $140,957 | $131,350 | $187,550 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,080 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,982 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | SEL | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T5 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $105,475 | $151,275 | $140,975 | $201,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,070 | -17,820 | -14,495 | -18,770 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $92,405 | $133,455 | $126,480 | $182,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $41,050 | $34,075 | $90,200 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $98,223 | $140,957 | $131,350 | $187,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,171 | -16,605 | -13,505 | -17,481 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $86,052 | $124,352 | $117,845 | $170,069 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $38,300 | $31,793 | $84,017 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | SEL | CL550 | CL600 | CL63 AMG | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,200 | $15,270 | $20,020 | $16,695 | $20,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $13,070 | $17,820 | $14,495 | $18,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -12,171 | -16,605 | -13,505 | -17,481 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | CL-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 116.3 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 199.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 4,486 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 62.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
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