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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $45,690 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $42,895 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $71,300 | $94,900 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $66,309 | $88,257 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 840 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 781 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $73,015 | $95,775 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $67,965 | $89,132 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,445 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,289 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $73,015 | $95,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,245 | -9,345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $63,770 | $86,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $22,660 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $67,965 | $89,132 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,606 | -8,697 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $59,359 | $80,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $21,076 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SEL | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,250 | $10,495 | $10,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,245 | $9,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,606 | -8,697 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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