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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: $44,590

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $64,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,728

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $61,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,155 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $35,025 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation system 1,850    
Package 401A 2,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,610    
Package 401A 1,740    
Multicontour seats 518    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,640 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 4,908 3,236 3,236
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $44,590 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $40,728 $101,806 $137,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,707
Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,590$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-11,135-12,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,590$98,170$135,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$40,728$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-10,371-11,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,728$91,435$125,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,520$17,655$18,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,135$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,371-11,352

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in100.8 in
Length202.9 in180.4 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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