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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusCLKCLK
TrimSHOCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,770 $46,450 $55,150
Base Invoice $34,663 $43,198 $51,290
Package 402B 2,800    
Navigation system 1,450 2,290 2,290
Premium III Package   1,000 1,000
Premium II Package   1,100 1,100
Premium I Package   2,550 2,250
AMG Sport Package   2,700  
Heated front seats   710 710
Satellite radio   520 520
Proximity key   1,110 1,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Package 402B 2,436    
Navigation system 1,262 2,130 2,130
Premium III Package   930 930
Premium II Package   1,022 1,024
Premium I Package   2,372 2,092
AMG Sport Package   2,511  
Heated front seats   660 660
Satellite radio   484 484
Proximity key   1,032 1,032
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660
Options (change) 4,250 12,690 9,690
Options (change) 3,698 11,801 9,012
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $42,845 $60,015 $65,715
Total Invoice $39,186 $55,874 $61,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,470
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusCLKCLK
TrimSHOCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,845$60,015$65,715
Adjustments for Features-85500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$60,015$65,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$39,186$55,874$61,177
Adjustments for Features-78200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,404$55,874$61,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,303

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusCLKCLK
TrimSHOCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,760$4,905$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusCLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.9 in
Length202.9 in183.2 in
Width76.2 in68.5 in
Height60.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested157573%
Total Not Requested59027%
AMG Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

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