| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,100 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||||
| Difference: $18,535 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,408 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||||
| Difference: $17,979 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,770 | $51,400 | $51,900 | $56,700 | $61,400 | $92,770 | $99,770 |
| Base Invoice | $34,663 | $47,802 | $48,267 | $52,731 | $57,102 | $86,276 | $92,786 |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | ||||||
| Package 401B | 2,000 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,750 | ||||||
| Cargo organizer | 160 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,870 | 3,870 | 3,870 | 4,320 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | ||||||
| Package 401B | 1,740 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,523 | ||||||
| Cargo organizer | 139 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Sport Package | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,599 | 3,599 | 3,599 | 4,018 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,505 | 9,310 | 9,310 | 9,310 | 7,690 | 290 | 290 |
| Options (change) | 3,920 | 8,660 | 8,660 | 8,660 | 7,153 | 270 | 270 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $43,100 | $61,635 | $62,135 | $66,935 | $70,015 | $93,985 | $100,985 |
| Total Invoice | $39,408 | $57,387 | $57,852 | $62,316 | $65,180 | $87,471 | $93,981 |
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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: $16,275 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,875 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 195hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 H | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $43,100 | $61,635 | $62,135 | $66,935 | $70,015 | $93,985 | $100,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,260 | -2,260 | -2,235 | -3,960 | -6,010 | -6,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,100 | $59,375 | $59,875 | $64,700 | $66,055 | $87,975 | $94,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $500 | $5,325 | $6,680 | $28,600 | $35,200 |
| Total Invoice | $39,408 | $57,387 | $57,852 | $62,316 | $65,180 | $87,471 | $93,981 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,104 | -2,104 | -2,081 | -3,687 | -5,593 | -5,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,408 | $55,283 | $55,748 | $60,235 | $61,493 | $81,878 | $88,016 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $465 | $4,952 | $6,210 | $26,595 | $32,733 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E250 BlueTEC | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,395 | $7,655 | $7,655 | $7,630 | $9,355 | $11,405 | $11,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,235 | $3,960 | $6,010 | $6,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,104 | -2,104 | -2,081 | -3,687 | -5,593 | -5,965 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 192.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 29% |
| Package 401B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1590 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 42% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1590 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1590 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1890 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 33% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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