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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $54,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $49,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,770 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $40,418 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 995        
Cargo organizer 200 350 350 350 350
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Heated steering wheel   490 490    
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Navigation system 755        
Sunroof 945        
Cargo organizer 190 326 326 326 326
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Heated steering wheel   456 456    
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 3,985 8,710 8,710 4,920 350
Options (change) 3,785 8,102 8,102 4,577 326
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $47,630 $106,235 $102,192 $150,545 $230,275
Total Invoice $45,078 $98,865 $94,822 $140,073 $214,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,878
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$47,630$106,235$102,192$150,545$230,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,275-7,400-9,675-20,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$98,960$94,792$140,870$209,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,078$115,108
Total Invoice$45,078$98,865$94,822$140,073$214,368
Adjustments for Features0-6,770-6,866-9,002-18,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,078$92,095$87,956$131,071$195,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,139$0$43,115$107,444

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

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$15,280$15,405$17,680$28,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,275$7,400$9,675$20,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,770-6,866-9,002-18,968

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

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in124.6 in
Length202.9 in206.5 in
Width76.2 in74.8 in
Height60.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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