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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,385 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $22,180 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $21,278 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,670 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $28,053 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 7,340 | 7,340 | 1,690 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,515 | 6,827 | 6,827 | 1,572 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,385 | $58,065 | $56,565 | $65,515 | $99,325 |
| Total Invoice | $31,393 | $54,066 | $52,671 | $60,994 | $92,437 |
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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: $17,395 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,821 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $34,385 | $58,065 | $56,565 | $65,515 | $99,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,285 | -4,585 | -7,735 | -13,035 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,385 | $51,780 | $51,980 | $57,780 | $86,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $200 | $6,000 | $34,510 |
| Total Invoice | $31,393 | $54,066 | $52,671 | $60,994 | $92,437 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,852 | -4,269 | -7,201 | -12,131 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,393 | $48,214 | $48,402 | $53,793 | $80,306 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $188 | $5,579 | $32,092 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,215 | $9,500 | $7,800 | $10,950 | $16,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,285 | $4,585 | $7,735 | $13,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,852 | -4,269 | -7,201 | -12,131 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,644 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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