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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $19,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSELR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $42,100
Base Invoice $21,127 $39,153
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
CD changer, remote   450
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
CD changer, remote   418
Options (change) 2,765 3,360
Options (change) 2,461 3,124
Destination 685 875
Total Price $26,430 $46,335
Total Invoice $24,273 $43,152

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,558
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSELR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-18
Total Price$26,430$46,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$41,695
Total Invoice$24,273$43,152
Adjustments for Features0-4,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$38,831

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

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSELR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,200$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,321

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

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in126.6 in
Length197.6 in203.0 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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