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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $35,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,856

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $33,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,254 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation system 795    
Package 302A / 402A 3,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Sunroof 995    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Navigation system 710    
Package 302A / 402A 2,678    
Multicontour seats 531    
Sunroof 888    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   250  
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 5,385 8,415 1,820
Options (change) 4,807 7,844 1,693
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $45,480 $80,590 $97,595
Total Invoice $41,856 $75,028 $90,825

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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: $31,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,193
Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,480$80,590$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,480$77,390$96,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,705
Total Invoice$41,856$75,028$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,979-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,856$72,049$89,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,380

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
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 
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$6,070$9,270$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,979-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132012
ModelTaurusCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length202.9 in194.5 in
Width76.2 in74.1 in
Height60.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247585%
Total Not Requested45015%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested105045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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