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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: $39,250

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,145

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $44,640 $51,645
Rear spoiler 275      
Sunroof 995 995 1,490 1,490
Lighting Package     890 890
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     530 530
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated second row seats     1,190 690
Proximity key       1,080
Rear spoiler 261      
Sunroof 945 945 1,386 1,386
Lighting Package     828 828
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     493 493
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Heated second row seats     1,107 642
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 1,270 995 9,140 8,445
Options (change) 1,206 945 8,503 7,855
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $39,250 $44,640 $57,915 $64,720
Total Invoice $37,145 $42,238 $53,918 $60,275

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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: $16,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,390
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$39,250$44,640$57,915$64,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-2,560-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$42,340$55,355$61,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0$6,080
Total Invoice$37,145$42,238$53,918$60,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,176-2,383-3,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,145$40,062$51,535$57,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,917$0$5,681

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusR-ClassR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,405$7,705$7,965$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$2,560$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,176-2,383-3,059

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,970 lb.4,842 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested56559%
Total Not Requested40041%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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