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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: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $35,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $32,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $40,418 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Driver Assist Package 1,995      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 995      
Cargo organizer 200 290 290 290
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Heated steering wheel   490    
Driver Assist Package 1,895      
Navigation system 755      
Sunroof 945      
Cargo organizer 190 270 270 270
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Heated steering wheel   456    
Options (change) 3,985 10,565 4,210 4,210
Options (change) 3,785 9,827 3,916 3,916
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $47,630 $83,590 $104,635 $111,635
Total Invoice $45,078 $77,805 $97,376 $103,886

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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: $31,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,027
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,630$83,590$104,635$111,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-4,075-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$79,615$100,560$107,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,945$27,545
Total Invoice$45,078$77,805$97,376$103,886
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-3,792-4,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,078$74,105$93,584$99,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,479$25,617

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusCLSCLSCLS
TrimSHOCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$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  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,595$11,570$11,670$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$4,075$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,700-3,792-4,164

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182014
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.4,256 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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