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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: $40,045

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $17,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $42,100
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $39,153
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Lighting Package     910
Heating Package     1,370
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Premium II Package     7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
iPod integration     375
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 261    
Sunroof 945 945  
Lighting Package     846
Heating Package     1,274
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Premium II Package     7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
iPod integration     349
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
Options (change) 2,065 1,790 15,035
Options (change) 1,961 1,700 13,981
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $40,045 $45,435 $58,010
Total Invoice $37,900 $42,993 $54,009

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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: $13,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,399
Model Year201820182008
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20255/55-18
Total Price$40,045$45,435$58,010
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$43,060$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,900$42,993$54,009
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,900$40,746$50,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelTaurusTaurusR-Class
TrimLimitedSHOR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$7,920$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-3,710

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

Model Year20182008
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.4,830 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252544%
Total Not Requested322556%

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