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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $21,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $52,690
Base Invoice $28,053 $49,002
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Heated front seats   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Heated front seats   698
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 4,740 4,020
Options (change) 4,179 3,740
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,235 $57,585
Total Invoice $33,057 $53,617

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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: $18,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,158
Model Year20092012
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$36,235$57,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$55,005
Total Invoice$33,057$53,617
Adjustments for Features0-2,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,057$51,215

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

Model Year20092012
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,402

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

Model Year20092012
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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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

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