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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-Class
TrimSHOML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $40,418 $36,968 $45,105
Navigation system 795 1,240  
Sunroof 995 1,390 1,290
Lighting Package   890 890
Trim Package   2,200  
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Satellite radio   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated front seats   690  
Premium Package     3,750
Proximity key     1,080
Navigation system 755 1,153  
Sunroof 945 1,293 1,200
Lighting Package   828 828
Trim Package   2,046  
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Satellite radio   465 465
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Heated front seats   642  
Premium Package     3,488
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 1,790 9,800 10,400
Options (change) 1,700 9,116 9,674
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $45,435 $50,325 $59,675
Total Invoice $42,993 $46,859 $55,554

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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: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,134
Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-Class
TrimSHOML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$45,435$50,325$59,675
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$50,325$58,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,675
Total Invoice$42,993$46,859$55,554
Adjustments for Features-1,2680-1,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,725$46,859$53,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,136

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusM-ClassM-Class
TrimSHOML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,195$6,855$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2680-1,559

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in
Length202.9 in188.5 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in
Height60.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,624 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested52552%
Total Not Requested49048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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