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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $34,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $32,621

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $61,950
Base Invoice $28,053 $57,614
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Options (change) 4,740 7,730
Options (change) 4,179 7,189
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,235 $70,555
Total Invoice $33,057 $65,678

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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: $26,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,691
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$36,235$70,555
Adjustments for Features0-7,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$63,110
Total Invoice$33,057$65,678
Adjustments for Features0-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,057$58,748

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$12,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in121.1 in
Length200.4 in200.6 in
Width74.5 in76.0 in
Height61.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.283.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested126548%

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