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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: $45,390 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $32,464 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $31,126 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $64,900 | $86,600 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $60,357 | $80,538 |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | ||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,240 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | 3,130 | 3,110 |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | |
| Premium Package | 3,650 | ||
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,750 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | ||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,349 | 1,153 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | 2,911 | 2,892 |
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |
| Premium Package | 3,395 | ||
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,628 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,440 | 10,879 | 10,199 |
| Options (change) | 5,604 | 10,118 | 9,485 |
| Destination | 795 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $77,854 | $99,274 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $72,550 | $92,498 |
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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: $30,769 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,546 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 480, 13 | 480, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $77,854 | $99,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,695 | -1,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,390 | $76,159 | $97,479 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $21,320 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $72,550 | $92,498 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,580 | -1,672 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,424 | $70,970 | $90,826 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $19,856 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | SHO | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Memory system, 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $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 | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,810 | $7,505 | $7,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,695 | $1,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,580 | -1,672 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,813 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 | 56.2 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 | 56.0 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 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 43% |
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