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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: $44,595

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,090

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,980 $50,240
Base Invoice $36,882 $46,537
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated front seats   750
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Blind spot warning system   600
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation system 710  
Sunroof 888  
Package 301A / 401A 1,785  
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated front seats   698
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Blind spot warning system   558
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,790 11,880
Options (change) 3,383 11,050
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,595 $62,995
Total Invoice $41,090 $58,462

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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: $16,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,026
Model Year20142011
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19
Total Price$44,595$62,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$61,545
Total Invoice$41,090$58,462
Adjustments for Features0-1,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,090$57,116

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

Model Year20142011
ModelTaurusR-Class
TrimSHOR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,620$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346

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

Model Year20142011
ModelTaurusR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in126.6 in
Length202.9 in203.0 in
Width76.2 in77.1 in
Height60.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested107557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested232571%
Total Not Requested94029%

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