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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: $41,790

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $43,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,434

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $41,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $84,450
Base Invoice $30,535 $78,539
Package 302A / 402A 3,500  
Navigation system 795  
Multicontour seats 595  
AWD 1,850  
Cargo organizer 160  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo tray   160
Heated steering wheel   225
Package 302A / 402A 3,124  
Navigation system 710  
Multicontour seats 531  
AWD 1,708  
Cargo organizer 143  
Sunroof 888  
Cargo tray   149
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 7,895 385
Options (change) 7,104 358
Destination 795 875
Total Price $41,790 $85,710
Total Invoice $38,434 $79,772

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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: $36,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,083
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$41,790$85,710
Adjustments for Features0-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,790$77,915
Total Invoice$38,434$79,772
Adjustments for Features0-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,434$72,517

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusGL
TrimLimitedGL550
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$13,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,255

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,196 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197557%
Total Not Requested150043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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