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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $25,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $24,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSELE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $51,120 $57,960
Base Invoice $21,127 $47,542 $53,903
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Heated mirrors 35    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Heated mirrors 31    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 3,660 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 3,258 948 948
Destination 685 905 905
Total Price $27,325 $53,045 $59,885
Total Invoice $25,070 $49,395 $55,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,571
Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSELE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,325$53,045$59,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$47,940$54,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,340
Total Invoice$25,070$49,395$55,756
Adjustments for Features0-4,754-5,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$44,641$50,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,896

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSELE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$7,230$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,754-5,219

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in108.7 in
Length197.6 in185.0 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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