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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: $45,550 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $30,965 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,573 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $29,651 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 |
| Base Invoice | $35,035 | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 160 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | 3,740 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 139 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,906 | 3,478 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,600 | 8,690 | 8,905 | 7,455 |
| Options (change) | 5,743 | 8,082 | 8,282 | 6,933 |
| Destination | 795 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $45,550 | $76,515 | $83,930 | $116,180 |
| Total Invoice | $41,573 | $71,224 | $78,120 | $108,112 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,245 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,257 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,550 | $76,515 | $83,930 | $116,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,720 | -6,135 | -10,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,550 | $71,795 | $77,795 | $106,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $34,325 |
| Total Invoice | $41,573 | $71,224 | $78,120 | $108,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,394 | -5,710 | -9,361 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,573 | $66,830 | $72,410 | $98,751 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,580 | $31,921 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $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 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,210 | $10,930 | $12,345 | $16,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,720 | $6,135 | $10,060 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,394 | -5,710 | -9,361 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 4,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 15% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 48% |
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