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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: $47,475 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||||
| Difference: $53,270 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||||
| Difference: $50,152 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $40,220 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $37,103 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Package 301A / 401A | 2,000 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 795 | ||||||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||||||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | 3,630 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | 490 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Package 301A / 401A | 1,785 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 710 | ||||||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,781 | ||||||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 888 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | 3,376 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,380 | 7,020 | 7,070 | 7,070 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,695 | 6,529 | 6,576 | 6,576 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $47,475 | $100,745 | $101,495 | $103,445 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $43,673 | $93,825 | $94,523 | $96,336 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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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: $49,145 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,310 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $47,475 | $100,745 | $101,495 | $103,445 | $144,125 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,175 | -4,875 | -3,125 | -6,975 | -12,425 | -12,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,475 | $97,570 | $96,620 | $100,320 | $137,150 | $150,550 | $201,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $40,530 | $53,930 | $104,730 |
| Total Invoice | $43,673 | $93,825 | $94,523 | $96,336 | $134,168 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,957 | -4,540 | -2,910 | -6,493 | -11,574 | -11,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,673 | $90,868 | $89,983 | $93,426 | $127,675 | $140,236 | $187,452 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $885 | $0 | $3,443 | $37,692 | $50,253 | $97,469 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | SHO | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 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 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,455 | $10,630 | $12,330 | $10,580 | $14,430 | $19,880 | $19,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,175 | $4,875 | $3,125 | $6,975 | $12,425 | $12,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,957 | -4,540 | -2,910 | -6,493 | -11,574 | -11,660 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 301A / 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 24% |
| 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% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 38% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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