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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: $46,675

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,923

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $55,450
Base Invoice $36,254 $51,569
Package 302A / 402A 3,000  
Multicontour seats 595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Distronic Plus Package   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Package 302A / 402A 2,678  
Multicontour seats 531  
Adaptive cruise control 1,067  
Navigation system 710  
Sunroof 888  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Distronic Plus Package   2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 6,580 10,780
Options (change) 5,874 10,026
Destination 795 875
Total Price $46,675 $67,105
Total Invoice $42,923 $62,470

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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: $20,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,616
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$46,675$67,105
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,600$67,105
Total Invoice$42,923$62,470
Adjustments for Features-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,854$62,470

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

Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
TrimSHOE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$6,845$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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

Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length202.9 in185.0 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 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 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested145050%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested90051%

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