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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $14,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $28,053 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Navigation system 1,995      
Sunroof 895      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Navigation system 1,736      
Sunroof 779      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Options (change) 2,890 3,435 2,715 0
Options (change) 2,515 3,195 2,525 0
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $34,385 $48,910 $59,390 $90,975
Total Invoice $31,393 $45,548 $55,294 $84,668

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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: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,042
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$34,385$48,910$59,390$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-3,245-10,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$47,715$56,145$80,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$32,975
Total Invoice$31,393$45,548$55,294$84,668
Adjustments for Features0-1,113-3,021-9,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,393$44,435$52,273$75,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$30,661

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,510$7,560$14,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$3,245$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113-3,021-9,572

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

Model Year20092009
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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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