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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: $46,675

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $31,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,923

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $29,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $36,254 $60,357 $80,538
Navigation system 795   1,240
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 302A / 402A 3,000    
Sunroof 995    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 3,130 3,110
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Premium Package   3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Comfort Package     1,750
Navigation system 710   1,153
Multicontour seats 531    
Package 302A / 402A 2,678    
Sunroof 888    
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 2,911 2,892
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Premium Package   3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Comfort Package     1,628
Options (change) 6,580 10,879 10,199
Options (change) 5,874 10,118 9,485
Destination 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $46,675 $77,854 $99,274
Total Invoice $42,923 $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: $31,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,618
Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,675$77,854$99,274
Adjustments for Features0-10-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$77,844$99,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,320
Total Invoice$42,923$72,550$92,498
Adjustments for Features0-9-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,923$72,541$92,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,855

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
HD radio$50  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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-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$6,695$6,705$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-102

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length202.9 in193.0 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122542%
Total Not Requested170058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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