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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $21,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $40,418 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 995        
Cargo organizer 200 300 300 300 300
Premium 3 Package   9,500 9,500    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   700 700    
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Special order charge   250 250    
Rear spoiler   350 350    
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Sport Package     0    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Wood trim       0 0
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Navigation system 755        
Sunroof 945        
Cargo organizer 190 279 279 279 279
Premium 3 Package   8,835 8,835    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   651 651    
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Special order charge   233 233    
Rear spoiler   326 326    
Heated steering wheel   233 233    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Sport Package     0    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,985 14,720 14,720 4,590 1,600
Options (change) 3,785 13,692 13,692 4,269 1,488
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,630 $68,665 $74,615 $77,185 $106,995
Total Invoice $45,078 $63,931 $69,464 $71,852 $99,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,966
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$47,630$68,665$74,615$77,185$106,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-5,875-3,525-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$64,490$68,740$73,660$102,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$9,170$38,280
Total Invoice$45,078$63,931$69,464$71,852$99,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,887-5,469-3,281-3,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,078$60,044$63,995$68,571$95,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$8,527$35,599

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000  
Automated lane change $300$300  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$0
Active safety seat bolsters $0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0  
Curve control$50    
Drift mode    $0
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400  
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,170$11,345$13,045$10,695$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$5,875$3,525$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,887-5,469-3,281-3,932

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in115.7 in
Length202.9 in193.8 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 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-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested312545%
Total Not Requested385055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested312545%
Total Not Requested385055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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