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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $37,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $34,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $60,950 $82,850
Base Invoice $21,127 $56,684 $77,051
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Heated mirrors 35    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,900  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Heated mirrors 31    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,767  
Options (change) 3,660 2,620 0
Options (change) 3,258 2,437 0
Destination 685 875 875
Total Price $27,325 $64,445 $83,725
Total Invoice $25,070 $59,996 $77,926

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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: $27,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,194
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$27,325$64,445$83,725
Adjustments for Features0-9,380-16,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$55,065$67,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,475
Total Invoice$25,070$59,996$77,926
Adjustments for Features0-8,732-15,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$51,264$62,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,598

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusGLGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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 cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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
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$1,825$11,205$18,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,380$16,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,732-15,064

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062010
ModelTaurusGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in121.1 in
Length197.6 in200.6 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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