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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: $33,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $63,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,435

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $59,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,620 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $25,388 $86,397 $129,735
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Stability control 495    
Sunshade, rear 225    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650
Polished alloy wheels     1,700
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Stability control 431    
Sunshade, rear 196    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465
Polished alloy wheels     1,581
Options (change) 4,880 2,650 4,350
Options (change) 4,247 2,465 4,046
Destination 800 925 925
Total Price $33,300 $96,475 $144,775
Total Invoice $30,435 $89,787 $134,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,027
Model Year200820142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$33,300$96,475$144,775
Adjustments for Features0-10,020-14,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$86,455$129,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$43,475
Total Invoice$30,435$89,787$134,706
Adjustments for Features0-9,325-13,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,435$80,462$120,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,431

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,575$14,595$19,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,020$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,325-13,813

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

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in124.6 in
Length200.4 in206.5 in
Width74.5 in74.8 in
Height61.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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