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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $26,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $24,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,980 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $21,127 $44,314 $49,569
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Options (change) 2,765 4,070 4,070
Options (change) 2,461 3,786 3,786
Destination 685 875 875
Total Price $26,430 $52,595 $58,245
Total Invoice $24,273 $48,975 $54,230

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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: $17,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,694
Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp V6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,430$52,595$58,245
Adjustments for Features0-8,600-9,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$43,995$48,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$24,273$48,975$54,230
Adjustments for Features0-8,008-8,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,273$40,967$45,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200620112011
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSELSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$10,500$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,600$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,008-8,985

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in95.7 in
Length197.6 in160.7 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested149070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested149070%

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