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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $53,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $50,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $94,990
Base Invoice $35,025 $88,341
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Heated second row seats   620
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 5,845 2,720
Options (change) 5,086 2,530
Destination 795 875
Total Price $44,795 $98,585
Total Invoice $40,906 $91,746

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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: $44,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,450
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/45-20
Total Price$44,795$98,585
Adjustments for Features0-9,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$89,570
Total Invoice$40,906$91,746
Adjustments for Features0-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$83,356

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

Model Year20122012
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
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 cover $75
Cargo net$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 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,145$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,390

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

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.8 in
Length202.9 in189.1 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in
Height60.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested80025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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