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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $22,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $21,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $54,550
Base Invoice $35,025 $50,732
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,500
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   326
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 4,650 10,495
Options (change) 4,046 9,762
Destination 795 925
Total Price $43,600 $65,970
Total Invoice $39,866 $61,419

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,029
Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$43,600$65,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$62,185
Total Invoice$39,866$61,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,866$57,895

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

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE400
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,695$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,524

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

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length202.9 in185.0 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,057 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested237575%
Total Not Requested77525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186570%
Total Not Requested80030%

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