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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: $44,635

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $21,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,744

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $34,663 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Package 402B 2,800      
Multicontour seats 595      
Navigation system 1,450      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450    
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Package 402B 2,436      
Multicontour seats 518      
Navigation system 1,262      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Sport Package   0    
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419    
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Options (change) 6,040 14,525 12,905 8,920
Options (change) 5,256 13,509 12,002 8,297
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $44,635 $65,890 $73,570 $98,695
Total Invoice $40,744 $61,340 $68,482 $91,849

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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: $18,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,422
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,635$65,890$73,570$98,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-4,035-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,635$63,555$69,535$94,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$31,230
Total Invoice$40,744$61,340$68,482$91,849
Adjustments for Features0-2,174-3,756-3,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,744$59,166$64,726$88,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560$29,044

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$7,530$9,230$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335$4,035$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174-3,756-3,639

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

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.1 in
Length202.9 in191.7 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested191583%
Total Not Requested40017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested221585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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