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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $42,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $40,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $28,053 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 1,995    
Sunroof 895    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Navigation system 1,736    
Sunroof 779    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 2,890 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 2,515 1,097 1,097
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,385 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $31,393 $72,092 $96,688

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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: $37,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,778
Model Year200920112011
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,385$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$72,075$96,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$31,393$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-4,921-6,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$67,171$90,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,103

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920112011
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,990$8,270$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,280$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,921-6,414

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length200.4 in193.0 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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