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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: $54,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $50,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,275 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $38,060 $86,397 $129,735
Package 301A / 401A 2,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Heated steering wheel   490  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   4,500  
Heated second row seats   620 620
Package 301A / 401A 1,900    
Multicontour seats 565    
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
Heated steering wheel   456  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   4,185  
Heated second row seats   577 577
Options (change) 6,380 8,410 3,420
Options (change) 6,060 7,822 3,181
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,530 $102,235 $143,845
Total Invoice $44,995 $95,144 $133,841

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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: $48,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,319
Model Year201620142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$47,530$102,235$143,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,265-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$95,970$135,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,460
Total Invoice$44,995$95,144$133,841
Adjustments for Features0-5,830-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,995$89,314$126,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,697

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

Model Year201620142014
ModelTaurusS-ClassS-Class
TrimSHOS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Residual heat $50$50
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$13,070$15,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,265$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,830-7,830

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

Model Year20162014
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.4,730 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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

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