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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: $44,040

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $49,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,226

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $46,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $87,000
Base Invoice $34,663 $80,910
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 2,200
iPod integration   375
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Proximity key   1,110
Heated second row seats   595
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 2,046
iPod integration   349
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Proximity key   1,032
Heated second row seats   553
Options (change) 5,445 5,560
Options (change) 4,738 5,170
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,040 $93,435
Total Invoice $40,226 $86,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,517
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG11/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-20
Total Price$44,040$93,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$87,835
Total Invoice$40,226$86,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,226$81,743

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

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,210$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,212

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

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in
Length202.9 in188.5 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in
Height60.7 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.5,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.172.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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