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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: $45,390 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $21,290 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,424 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $20,670 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $51,000 | $55,800 | $60,400 | $89,800 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $47,430 | $51,894 | $56,172 | $83,514 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,450 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,349 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | 2,279 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | 4,139 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Options (change) | 6,440 | 14,775 | 14,775 | 13,155 | 4,795 |
| Options (change) | 5,604 | 13,759 | 13,759 | 12,252 | 4,477 |
| Destination | 795 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $66,680 | $71,480 | $74,460 | $95,500 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $62,094 | $66,558 | $69,329 | $88,896 |
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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: $18,605 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,170 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 H | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,390 | $66,680 | $71,480 | $74,460 | $95,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,685 | -2,685 | -4,385 | -4,460 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,390 | $63,995 | $68,795 | $70,075 | $91,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,800 | $6,080 | $27,045 |
| Total Invoice | $41,424 | $62,094 | $66,558 | $69,329 | $88,896 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,500 | -2,500 | -4,083 | -4,152 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,424 | $59,594 | $64,058 | $65,246 | $84,744 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,464 | $5,652 | $25,150 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | SHO | E350 | E400 Hybrid | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 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 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| 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 collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,120 | $7,805 | $7,805 | $9,505 | $9,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,685 | $2,685 | $4,385 | $4,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,500 | -2,500 | -4,083 | -4,152 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Taurus | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.7 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 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 18% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| 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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | 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 |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1965 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
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 - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| 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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | 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 |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1965 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
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 - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | 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 |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2265 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 18% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| 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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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