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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,083

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusGLK
TrimSHOGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $35,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $33,015
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Multimedia Package   3,000
Lighting Package   985
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
AWD   2,000
Proximity key   1,140
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated front seats   750
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   916
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
AWD   1,860
Proximity key   1,060
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated front seats   698
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 3,850 15,445
Options (change) 3,350 14,363
Destination 795 875
Total Price $42,800 $51,820
Total Invoice $39,170 $48,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,150
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusGLK
TrimSHOGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-19
Total Price$42,800$51,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$48,670
Total Invoice$39,170$48,253
Adjustments for Features0-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$45,320

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusGLK
TrimSHOGLK350
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 liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,395$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.5 in
Length202.9 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in72.4 in
Height60.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.154.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested77552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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