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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $60,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $56,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSELML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $87,000
Base Invoice $21,127 $80,910
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Options (change) 3,660 0
Options (change) 3,258 0
Destination 685 875
Total Price $27,325 $87,875
Total Invoice $25,070 $81,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,923
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSELML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16295/40-20
Total Price$27,325$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-12,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$75,205
Total Invoice$25,070$81,785
Adjustments for Features0-11,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$69,993

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSELML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$14,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,792

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in114.7 in
Length197.6 in188.5 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.072.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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