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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $32,260 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $30,405 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL |
| Trim | SEL | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $55,900 | $77,375 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $51,987 | $71,959 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 2,810 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 2,613 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $59,585 | $78,250 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $55,475 | $72,834 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,180 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,882 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL |
| Trim | SEL | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 80, 8 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $59,585 | $78,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,080 | -15,495 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $51,505 | $62,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $55,475 | $72,834 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,523 | -14,423 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $47,952 | $58,411 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,459 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL |
| Trim | SEL | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| 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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,050 | $11,130 | $18,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,080 | $15,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,523 | -14,423 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 5,281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 40% |
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