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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,916

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelTaurusCLA
TrimSHOCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $48,500
Base Invoice $35,035 $45,105
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 5,845 12,400
Options (change) 5,086 11,531
Destination 795 925
Total Price $44,795 $61,825
Total Invoice $40,916 $57,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,507
Model Year20112015
ModelTaurusCLA
TrimSHOCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$44,795$61,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$58,455
Total Invoice$40,916$57,561
Adjustments for Features0-3,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,916$54,423

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
ModelTaurusCLA
TrimSHOCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,095$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,138

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
ModelTaurusCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in182.3 in
Width76.2 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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