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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: $43,005

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $51,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,325

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $48,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $92,590
Base Invoice $34,663 $86,109
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Cargo organizer 160  
Cargo tray   160
Heated second row seats   620
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Cargo organizer 139  
Cargo tray   149
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 4,410 780
Options (change) 3,837 726
Destination 825 875
Total Price $43,005 $94,245
Total Invoice $39,325 $87,710

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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: $45,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,680
Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-20
Total Price$43,005$94,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,005$88,115
Total Invoice$39,325$87,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,325$82,005

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

Model Year20102011
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 
AC power outlet $100
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
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
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$4,870$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,705

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

Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in
Length202.9 in188.5 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in
Height60.7 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested100032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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