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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,835 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $53,707 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,066 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $50,221 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $39,300 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $222,000 |
| Base Invoice | $36,254 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $206,460 |
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |||
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Sunroof | 995 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 160 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | |||
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,067 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | |||
| Navigation system | 710 | |||
| Sunroof | 888 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 143 | 326 | 326 | 326 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,740 | 9,260 | 3,770 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 6,017 | 8,613 | 3,507 | 326 |
| Destination | 795 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $46,835 | $100,542 | $146,145 | $225,375 |
| Total Invoice | $43,066 | $93,287 | $135,981 | $209,811 |
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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: $46,167 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,225 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $46,835 | $100,542 | $146,145 | $225,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,540 | -9,815 | -20,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,835 | $93,002 | $136,330 | $204,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $43,328 | $111,508 |
| Total Invoice | $43,066 | $93,287 | $135,981 | $209,811 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,996 | -9,132 | -19,424 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,066 | $86,291 | $126,849 | $190,387 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $40,558 | $104,096 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $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 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,430 | $14,970 | $17,245 | $28,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,540 | $9,815 | $20,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,996 | -9,132 | -19,424 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
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