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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: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $24,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $22,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusE-Class
TrimSHOE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $52,150
Base Invoice $40,418 $48,500
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo organizer 200 300
Second rear spoiler   300
AWD   2,500
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sport Package   0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   850
Premium 3 Package   11,250
Heated steering wheel   250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Cargo organizer 190 279
Second rear spoiler   279
AWD   2,325
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sport Package   0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   791
Premium 3 Package   10,463
Heated steering wheel   233
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,985 19,110
Options (change) 3,785 17,776
Destination 875 925
Total Price $47,630 $72,185
Total Invoice $45,078 $67,201

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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: $17,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,769
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusE-Class
TrimSHOE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,630$72,185
Adjustments for Features0-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$65,360
Total Invoice$45,078$67,201
Adjustments for Features0-6,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,078$60,847

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

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusE-Class
TrimSHOE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Active safety seat bolsters $0
Around view cameras $500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Curve control$50 
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Second rear spoiler $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,045$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,354

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

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in115.7 in
Length202.9 in193.8 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 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 warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested362545%
Total Not Requested435055%

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