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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: $34,230

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $23,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $52,690
Base Invoice $25,388 $49,002
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
AWD 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated front seats   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Navigation system 1,736  
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866  
AWD 1,666  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated front seats   698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 5,810 4,220
Options (change) 5,112 3,926
Destination 800 875
Total Price $34,230 $57,785
Total Invoice $31,300 $53,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,891
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$34,230$57,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$54,980
Total Invoice$31,300$53,803
Adjustments for Features0-2,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,300$51,191

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612

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

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in126.6 in
Length200.4 in203.1 in
Width74.5 in77.1 in
Height61.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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