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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,430 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $19,565 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $18,557 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| CD changer, remote | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | |
| CD changer, remote | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Options (change) | 2,765 | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,590 |
| Options (change) | 2,461 | 2,158 | 2,158 | 2,409 |
| Destination | 685 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $45,995 | $50,045 | $66,165 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $42,830 | $46,597 | $61,679 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,140 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,574 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $45,995 | $50,045 | $66,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,425 | -6,425 | -9,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,430 | $39,570 | $43,620 | $56,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,050 | $17,220 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $42,830 | $46,597 | $61,679 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,983 | -5,982 | -8,739 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,273 | $36,847 | $40,615 | $52,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,768 | $16,093 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,175 | $9,600 | $9,600 | $12,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,425 | $6,425 | $9,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,983 | -5,982 | -8,739 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 37% |
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