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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: $44,485 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $61,460 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,968 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $57,713 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SHO | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $39,300 | $102,600 | $139,050 | $198,750 |
| Base Invoice | $36,254 | $95,418 | $129,316 | $184,838 |
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |||
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 710 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | |||
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,088 | 1,088 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,390 | 1,170 | 1,170 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,919 | 1,088 | 1,088 | 0 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $44,485 | $105,945 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Total Invoice | $40,968 | $98,681 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
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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: $53,435 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,238 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SHO | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $44,485 | $105,945 | $143,695 | $202,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,025 | -9,375 | -10,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,485 | $97,920 | $134,320 | $191,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,400 | $93,880 |
| Total Invoice | $40,968 | $98,681 | $133,879 | $188,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,475 | -8,735 | -9,708 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,968 | $91,206 | $125,144 | $178,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $33,938 | $87,399 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL | SL | SL |
| Trim | SHO | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $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 | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 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 headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,145 | $16,170 | $17,520 | $18,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,025 | $9,375 | $10,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,475 | -8,735 | -9,708 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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