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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: $43,760

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $41,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,015

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $39,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimSHOGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $84,450
Base Invoice $35,035 $78,539
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Cargo organizer 160  
Cargo tray   160
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Cargo organizer 139  
Cargo tray   149
Options (change) 4,810 160
Options (change) 4,185 149
Destination 795 875
Total Price $43,760 $85,485
Total Invoice $40,015 $79,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,306
Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimSHOGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$43,760$85,485
Adjustments for Features0-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,760$76,630
Total Invoice$40,015$79,563
Adjustments for Features0-8,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,015$71,321

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimSHOGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,255$14,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,242

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in121.1 in
Length202.9 in200.6 in
Width76.2 in76.0 in
Height60.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		20.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.183.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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