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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: $45,640

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $30,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,999

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $28,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $36,254 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Package 302A / 402A 3,000      
Multicontour seats 595      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 995      
Cargo organizer 160 290 290 290
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Package 302A / 402A 2,678      
Multicontour seats 531      
Navigation system 710      
Sunroof 888      
Cargo organizer 143 270 270 270
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 5,545 8,305 8,520 5,530
Options (change) 4,950 7,725 7,925 5,143
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $45,640 $76,130 $83,545 $114,255
Total Invoice $41,999 $70,867 $77,763 $106,322

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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: $27,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,670
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,640$76,130$83,545$114,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,435-4,850-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,640$72,695$78,695$106,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$34,085
Total Invoice$41,999$70,867$77,763$106,322
Adjustments for Features0-3,198-4,514-6,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,999$67,669$73,249$99,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,580$31,697

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $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   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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$6,045$9,480$10,895$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435$4,850$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,198-4,514-6,956

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
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.4,035 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

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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