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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: $28,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $27,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $52,650 $53,100 $63,100 $101,700
Base Invoice $21,127 $48,965 $49,383 $58,683 $94,581
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Sunroof 895        
Heated mirrors 35        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300  
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Sunroof 797        
Heated mirrors 31        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Rear spoiler   279 279 279  
Options (change) 3,660 2,640 2,640 1,020 0
Options (change) 3,258 2,456 2,456 949 0
Destination 685 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,325 $56,215 $56,665 $65,045 $102,625
Total Invoice $25,070 $52,346 $52,764 $60,557 $95,506

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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: $23,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,964
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,325$56,215$56,665$65,045$102,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-5,555-9,070-15,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$50,510$51,110$55,975$87,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$5,465$37,095
Total Invoice$25,070$52,346$52,764$60,557$95,506
Adjustments for Features0-5,312-5,173-8,444-13,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$47,034$47,591$52,113$81,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557$5,079$34,494

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

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSELE250 BlueTECE350E400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   $150
Console without shifter $150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,230$8,080$11,595$17,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$5,555$9,070$15,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,312-5,173-8,444-13,978

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

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in113.2 in
Length197.6 in192.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.1 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 ft316.4 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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