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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: $44,355

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,523

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $35,025 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Multicontour seats 595            
Navigation system 1,550            
Package 402A 3,100            
Cargo organizer 160 290 290 290 290 290 290
Lane departure warning   875 875 875 875 875 875
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      
Heated second row seats   625 625 625 625    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970    
Multicontour seats 518            
Navigation system 1,349            
Package 402A 2,697            
Cargo organizer 139 270 270 270 270 270 270
Lane departure warning   814 814 814 814 814 814
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      
Heated second row seats   581 581 581 581    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902    
Options (change) 5,405 11,060 11,060 11,060 9,440 1,165 1,165
Options (change) 4,703 10,288 10,288 10,288 8,781 1,084 1,084
Destination 795 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $44,355 $63,385 $63,885 $68,685 $71,765 $94,860 $101,860
Total Invoice $40,523 $59,015 $59,480 $63,944 $66,808 $88,285 $94,795

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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: $17,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,970
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,355$63,385$63,885$68,685$71,765$94,860$101,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,635-1,635-1,610-3,335-5,185-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,355$61,750$62,250$67,075$68,430$89,675$96,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$5,325$6,680$27,925$34,525
Total Invoice$40,523$59,015$59,480$63,944$66,808$88,285$94,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,522-1,522-1,499-3,105-4,826-5,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,523$57,493$57,958$62,445$63,703$83,459$89,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$4,952$6,210$25,966$32,104

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

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
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  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
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
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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      
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
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$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
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$5,970$7,605$7,605$7,580$9,305$11,155$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635$1,635$1,610$3,335$5,185$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,522-1,522-1,499-3,105-4,826-5,198

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

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length202.9 in192.1 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211575%
Total Not Requested70025%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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