Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,390

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $23,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,057

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $22,053

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimSELLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $47,650
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $44,315
Sunroof 895 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
Sunroof 779 779  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Panoramic sunroof     976
Options (change) 895 895 3,140
Options (change) 779 779 2,920
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $28,390 $32,390 $51,665
Total Invoice $26,057 $29,657 $48,110

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Taurus dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz R-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,461
Model Year200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimSELLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$28,390$32,390$51,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$29,950$45,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$26,057$29,657$48,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,234-5,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,057$27,423$42,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0

Return to top

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

Model Year200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimSELLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,040$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234-5,592

Return to top

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

Model Year20092009
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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.