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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $51,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $47,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,770 $94,990
Base Invoice $40,418 $88,341
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 3,785 2,945
Options (change) 3,595 2,739
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,430 $98,810
Total Invoice $44,888 $91,955

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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: $44,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,827
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusM-Class
TrimSHOML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$47,430$98,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$92,105
Total Invoice$44,888$91,955
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$85,715

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

Model Year20182012
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
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
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,020$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,240

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,343 lb.5,238 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

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