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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: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,697

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $3,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $43,000 $50,500 $87,400
Base Invoice $25,388 $39,990 $46,965 $21,282
Limited Convenience Package 475      
Navigation system 1,995 1,650 1,650  
Stability control 495      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995      
Trim Package   1,750 1,750  
CD changer, remote   500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Obstacle detection, rear   760 760  
Heated front seats   700    
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       3,050
Limited Convenience Package 413      
Navigation system 1,736 1,534 1,534  
Stability control 431      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866      
Trim Package   1,628 1,628  
CD changer, remote   465 465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   651 651  
iPod integration   339 339 339
Obstacle detection, rear   707 707  
Heated front seats   651    
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,576 1,576  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,836
Options (change) 3,960 8,120 7,420 3,915
Options (change) 3,446 7,551 6,900 3,640
Destination 800 775 775 775
Total Price $32,380 $51,895 $58,695 $92,090
Total Invoice $29,634 $48,316 $54,640 $25,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,739
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$32,380$51,895$58,695$92,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-4,100-10,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$47,795$54,595$82,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$34,255
Total Invoice$29,634$48,316$54,640$25,697
Adjustments for Features0-3,817-3,817-2,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,634$44,499$50,823$22,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,604$27,928$0

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

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusR-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedR350 / R320R500R63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40  $40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console   $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,740$8,840$8,840$14,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$4,100$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,817-3,817-2,802

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

Model Year20082007
ModelTaurusR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in126.6 in
Length200.4 in203.0 in
Width74.5 in75.7 in
Height61.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.285.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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