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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: $45,390

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $35,025 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Package 402A 3,100      
Multicontour seats 595      
Navigation system 1,550      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Premium 2 Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium 1 Package   3,950 4,400 2,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900
Rear Seat Package   430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear   950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,590    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Package 402A 2,697      
Multicontour seats 518      
Navigation system 1,349      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040      
Premium 2 Package   2,232 2,232 2,232
Premium 1 Package   3,674 4,092 2,325
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697
Rear Seat Package   400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear   884 884 884
Leather seating surfaces   1,479    
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 6,440 13,240 12,100 8,750
Options (change) 5,604 12,314 11,253 8,138
Destination 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $45,390 $62,715 $69,275 $97,075
Total Invoice $41,424 $58,387 $64,487 $90,461

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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: $15,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,627
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$45,390$62,715$69,275$97,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-3,135-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$61,280$66,140$93,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860$32,435
Total Invoice$41,424$58,387$64,487$90,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-2,918-3,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,424$57,051$61,569$87,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,518$30,279

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

Model Year2012201020102010
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   
RWD $0$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,630$8,330$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435$3,135$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-2,918-3,131

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

Model Year20122010
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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested237575%
Total Not Requested77525%
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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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

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
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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 E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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