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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: $32,380 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $42,765 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $40,317 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,620 | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $25,388 | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Limited Convenience Package | 475 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||
| Stability control | 495 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 413 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||||
| Stability control | 431 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Options (change) | 3,960 | 9,670 | 9,670 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Options (change) | 3,446 | 8,994 | 8,994 | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| Destination | 800 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $32,380 | $75,145 | $76,795 | $94,175 | $124,975 |
| Total Invoice | $29,634 | $69,951 | $71,485 | $87,648 | $115,362 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,745 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,128 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $32,380 | $75,145 | $76,795 | $94,175 | $124,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -12,020 | -12,170 | -16,735 | -21,310 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,380 | $63,125 | $64,625 | $77,440 | $103,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $14,315 | $40,540 |
| Total Invoice | $29,634 | $69,951 | $71,485 | $87,648 | $115,362 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,189 | -11,329 | -15,575 | -19,671 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,634 | $58,762 | $60,156 | $72,073 | $95,691 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,394 | $13,311 | $36,929 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | Limited | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,465 | $16,485 | $16,635 | $21,200 | $25,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $12,020 | $12,170 | $16,735 | $21,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -11,189 | -11,329 | -15,575 | -19,671 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,644 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 390 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 56% |
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