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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,430 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $78,345 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $73,320 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SEL | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,765 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $97,593 | $132,791 | $188,313 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,600 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,791 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SEL | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | A4 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $104,775 | $142,525 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -17,745 | -18,445 | -19,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,430 | $87,030 | $124,080 | $182,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $37,050 | $95,300 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $97,593 | $132,791 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -16,529 | -17,185 | -18,526 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,273 | $81,064 | $115,606 | $169,787 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,542 | $88,723 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SEL | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,150 | $19,895 | $20,595 | $22,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $17,745 | $18,445 | $19,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -16,529 | -17,185 | -18,526 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
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