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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: $44,975

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCLACLA
TrimSHOCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $35,025 $30,132 $46,454
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
Remote start 425    
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650  
Convenience Package   500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
Remote start 398    
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535  
Convenience Package   465 465
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 6,270 11,650 10,500
Options (change) 5,484 10,829 9,765
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $45,220 $44,975 $61,375
Total Invoice $41,304 $41,886 $57,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCLACLA
TrimSHOCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,220$44,975$61,375
Adjustments for Features0-455-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$44,520$58,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$41,304$41,886$57,144
Adjustments for Features0-424-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$41,462$54,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusCLACLA
TrimSHOCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,220$7,675$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,016 lb.3,263 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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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