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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $79,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $74,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSELSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,980 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $21,127 $96,395 $130,609
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Wood trim     0
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,765 0 0
Options (change) 2,461 0 0
Destination 685 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $26,430 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $24,273 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $60,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,511
Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSELSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,430$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-19,095-19,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$86,730$124,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,690
Total Invoice$24,273$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-17,786-18,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$80,784$115,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,137

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSELSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$21,245$21,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,095$19,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,786-18,163

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in100.8 in
Length197.6 in180.4 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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