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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: $35,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $33,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $25,388 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Navigation system 1,995      
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Stability control 495      
Sunroof 895      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunshade, rear 225      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Navigation system 1,736      
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Stability control 431      
Sunroof 779      
Satellite radio 170      
Sunshade, rear 196      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 4,280 440 440 0
Options (change) 3,725 409 409 0
Destination 800 925 925 925
Total Price $32,700 $68,265 $75,465 $108,725
Total Invoice $29,913 $63,551 $70,247 $101,179

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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: $30,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,899
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,700$68,265$75,465$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,090-7,530-11,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$63,175$67,935$96,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$29,913$63,551$70,247$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-4,739-7,009-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,913$58,812$63,238$90,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,426$31,242

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,065$8,155$10,595$15,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090$7,530$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,739-7,009-11,125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082016
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.4,035 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%

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