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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: $47,530

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $48,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $44,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,275 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $38,060 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Navigation system 795        
Package 301A / 401A 2,000        
Multicontour seats 595        
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Sunroof 995        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850 2,850    
Premium II Package   2,860      
Rearview camera   750      
Heated steering wheel   460      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Navigation system 755        
Package 301A / 401A 1,900        
Multicontour seats 565        
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Sunroof 945        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650 2,650    
Premium II Package   2,660      
Rearview camera   698      
Heated steering wheel   428      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 6,380 7,345 3,275 425 425
Options (change) 6,060 6,831 3,045 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $47,530 $95,920 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $44,995 $89,337 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $47,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,364
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$47,530$95,920$134,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,200-9,250-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$94,870$128,950$139,250$189,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,080$44,380$94,255
Total Invoice$44,995$89,337$125,030$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,846-8,619-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,995$88,359$120,184$129,757$176,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,825$41,398$87,786

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

Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Safety key$5    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals$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 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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,830$9,880$14,030$18,080$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,200$9,250$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,846-8,619-8,545

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20162008
ModelTaurusS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in124.6 in
Length202.9 in205.0 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

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