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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: $65,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,728

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $62,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusSLSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,155 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Navigation system 1,850      
Package 401A 2,000      
Multicontour seats 595      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950  
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 1,610      
Package 401A 1,740      
Multicontour seats 518      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 5,640 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 4,908 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 795 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,590 $110,575 $151,175 $216,725
Total Invoice $40,728 $102,900 $140,658 $201,710

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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: $53,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,554
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusSLSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,590$110,575$151,175$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-12,485-17,160-21,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,590$98,090$134,015$194,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$96,875
Total Invoice$40,728$102,900$140,658$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-11,618-15,966-20,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,728$91,282$124,692$181,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,410$90,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusSLSLSL
TrimSHOSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,095$18,580$23,255$27,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,485$17,160$21,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,618-15,966-20,252

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in101.8 in
Length202.9 in181.8 in
Width76.2 in73.9 in
Height60.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.113.5 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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