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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: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $73,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $69,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,670 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $28,053 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,736    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,995 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 1,736 1,097 1,097
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,490 $107,005 $145,095
Total Invoice $30,614 $99,667 $135,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,239
Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,490$107,005$145,095
Adjustments for Features0-15,905-16,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$91,100$128,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$30,614$99,667$135,181
Adjustments for Features0-14,814-15,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,614$84,853$119,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,531

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimLimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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 height adjuster, 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$19,520$20,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,905$16,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,814-15,797

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in100.8 in
Length200.4 in180.4 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height61.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.210.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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