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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $41,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $39,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $25,388 $66,960 $89,187
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Stability control 495    
Sunroof 895    
Satellite radio 195    
Sunshade, rear 225    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Folding second row seats   440  
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Stability control 431    
Sunroof 779    
Satellite radio 170    
Sunshade, rear 196    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 4,280 1,410 970
Options (change) 3,725 1,311 902
Destination 800 905 905
Total Price $32,700 $74,315 $97,775
Total Invoice $29,913 $69,176 $90,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,719
Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,700$74,315$97,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,030-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$67,285$89,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,435
Total Invoice$29,913$69,176$90,994
Adjustments for Features0-6,544-7,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,913$62,632$83,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,866

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
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$2,465$9,495$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,030$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,544-7,496

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length200.4 in194.5 in
Width74.5 in74.1 in
Height61.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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