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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: $43,760 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $36,135 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,015 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $34,349 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Trim | SHO | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $77,375 |
| Base Invoice | $35,035 | $71,959 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |
| Cargo organizer | 160 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Cargo organizer | 139 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |
| Options (change) | 4,810 | 1,645 |
| Options (change) | 4,185 | 1,530 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 |
| Total Price | $43,760 | $79,895 |
| Total Invoice | $40,015 | $74,364 |
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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: $28,045 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,819 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Trim | SHO | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 13/18 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $43,760 | $79,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,090 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,760 | $71,805 |
| Total Invoice | $40,015 | $74,364 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,015 | $66,834 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Trim | SHO | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| 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 area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel 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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| 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 | $5,785 | $13,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,530 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 5,434 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 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 | 20.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 48% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Cargo tray | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 29% |
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