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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: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $23,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $25,388 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Limited Convenience Package 475        
Navigation system 1,995        
Stability control 495        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995        
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000 4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Heated front seats   750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear   800 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,780 1,780 1,780  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Limited Convenience Package 413        
Navigation system 1,736        
Stability control 431        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866        
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720 3,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Heated front seats   698 698    
Obstacle detection, rear   744 744 744  
Leather seating surfaces   1,655 1,655 1,655  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 3,960 10,000 10,000 9,250 1,950
Options (change) 3,446 9,301 9,301 8,603 1,814
Destination 800 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,380 $57,365 $66,665 $67,715 $95,415
Total Invoice $29,634 $53,412 $62,061 $63,037 $88,798

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,392
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$32,380$57,365$66,665$67,715$95,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,785-8,285-7,835-11,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$51,580$58,380$59,880$83,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$8,300$31,875
Total Invoice$29,634$53,412$62,061$63,037$88,798
Adjustments for Features0-5,386-7,713-7,294-11,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,634$48,026$54,348$55,743$77,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,717$29,641

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

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,540$9,325$11,825$11,375$15,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,785$8,285$7,835$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,386-7,713-7,294-11,131

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

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in
Length200.4 in188.5 in
Width74.5 in75.2 in
Height61.5 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.272.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested141555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested141555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested141555%

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