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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $48,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,851

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $14,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $87,400
Base Invoice $35,025 $21,282
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 3,200
Lighting Package   900
iPod integration   365
Heated second row seats   690
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 2,976
Lighting Package   837
iPod integration   339
Heated second row seats   642
Options (change) 5,845 5,155
Options (change) 5,086 4,794
Destination 795 775
Total Price $44,795 $93,330
Total Invoice $40,906 $26,851

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,442
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG12/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/45-20
Total Price$44,795$93,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$88,510
Total Invoice$40,906$26,851
Adjustments for Features0-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$25,464

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

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $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
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, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,720$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387

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

Model Year20122007
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 Weight4,415 lb.5,061 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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