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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $26,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $24,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $21,127 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 3,660 3,080 1,460 0
Options (change) 3,258 2,864 1,357 0
Destination 685 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,325 $53,355 $59,435 $90,175
Total Invoice $25,070 $49,681 $55,335 $84,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,253
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$27,325$53,355$59,435$90,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,680-6,055-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$48,675$53,380$83,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,705$34,720
Total Invoice$25,070$49,681$55,335$84,043
Adjustments for Features0-4,358-5,637-6,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$45,323$49,698$77,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,375$32,401

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

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125  
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,080$7,455$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,680$6,055$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,358-5,637-6,319

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

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in113.1 in
Length197.6 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.8 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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