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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: $45,945

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,788

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelTaurusCLACLA
TrimSHOCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $37,103 $30,132 $46,454
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
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
Multicontour seats 531    
Package 301A / 401A 1,785    
Driver Assist Package 1,781    
Navigation system 710    
Sunroof 888    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
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) 6,380 12,620 11,470
Options (change) 5,695 11,731 10,667
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $45,945 $62,345
Total Invoice $43,673 $42,788 $58,046

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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: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year201520172017
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)245/45-20225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,475$45,945$62,345
Adjustments for Features-1,0550-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,420$45,945$59,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$43,673$42,788$58,046
Adjustments for Features-9710-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,702$42,788$55,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520172017
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
Heated steering wheel$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
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$8,020$6,965$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,970 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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested127568%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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