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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,390

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $75,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $70,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimSHOCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415
Multicontour seats 595        
Package 402A 3,100        
Navigation system 1,550        
Adaptive cruise control 1,195        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950    
Multicontour seats 518        
Package 402A 2,697        
Navigation system 1,349        
Adaptive cruise control 1,040        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 6,440 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 5,604 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $45,390 $120,475 $159,475 $165,525 $218,525
Total Invoice $41,424 $112,107 $148,447 $154,185 $203,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,834
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimSHOCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$45,390$120,475$159,475$165,525$218,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,510-11,410-10,910-11,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$110,965$148,065$154,615$206,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,100$43,650$95,625
Total Invoice$41,424$112,107$148,447$154,185$203,440
Adjustments for Features0-8,849-10,621-10,163-11,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,424$103,258$137,826$144,022$192,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,568$40,764$89,071

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimSHOCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Night vision $1750$1750$1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$0    
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,845$15,355$17,255$16,755$17,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,510$11,410$10,910$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,849-10,621-10,163-11,111

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in116.3 in
Length202.9 in200.6 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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