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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $23,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,050

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $20,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusSLC
TrimSHOAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,275 $61,350
Base Invoice $38,060 $57,056
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Multicontour seats 595  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Multicontour seats 565  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,385 7,370
Options (change) 5,115 6,855
Destination 875 995
Total Price $46,535 $69,715
Total Invoice $44,050 $64,906

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,553
Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusSLC
TrimSHOAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$46,535$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,535$62,945
Total Invoice$44,050$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-6,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,050$58,603

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusSLC
TrimSHOAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,945$13,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,303

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length202.9 in162.8 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Synthetic suede door panel trim0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested250055%
Total Not Requested206545%

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