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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: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $50,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $40,182 $46,956 $55,605
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Sport Package   0  
Rear Seat Package   440 440
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450  
Heated steering wheel   490 490
Heated second row seats   625 625
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Sport Package   0  
Rear Seat Package   409 409
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 4,139
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419  
Heated steering wheel   456 456
Heated second row seats   581 581
Options (change) 3,785 15,015 13,395
Options (change) 3,595 13,965 12,458
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $47,180 $66,380 $74,060
Total Invoice $44,652 $61,796 $68,938

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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: $18,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,911
Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,180$66,380$74,060
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,180$66,130$72,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$44,652$61,796$68,938
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,652$61,563$67,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelTaurusE-ClassE-Class
TrimSHOE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,445$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,815

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,970 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
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, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
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%

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