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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: $44,795 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $37,405 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $35,619 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $71,300 | $94,900 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $66,309 | $88,257 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,349 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,845 | 10,025 | 3,920 |
| Options (change) | 5,086 | 9,341 | 3,646 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $44,795 | $82,200 | $99,695 |
| Total Invoice | $40,906 | $76,525 | $92,778 |
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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: $31,545 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,164 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $44,795 | $82,200 | $99,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,860 | -4,260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,795 | $76,340 | $95,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,095 |
| Total Invoice | $40,906 | $76,525 | $92,778 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,455 | -3,964 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,906 | $71,070 | $88,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $17,744 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| 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 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar 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 | ||
| 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 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,270 | $12,130 | $10,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,860 | $4,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,455 | -3,964 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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. | 4,159 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
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 18% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
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