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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: $41,790

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,268

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $42,100
Base Invoice $34,663 $39,153
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 2,200
Package 401B 2,000  
Lighting Package   910
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Heated front seats   710
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 2,046
Package 401B 1,740  
Lighting Package   846
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Heated front seats   660
Options (change) 3,195 8,215
Options (change) 2,780 7,639
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,790 $51,190
Total Invoice $38,268 $47,667

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,741
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/55-18
Total Price$41,790$51,190
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$51,190
Total Invoice$38,268$47,667
Adjustments for Features-1,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,926$47,667

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

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,470$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3420

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in126.6 in
Length202.9 in203.0 in
Width76.2 in75.7 in
Height60.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		20.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.185.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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