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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: $21,045 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,273 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $19,945 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,765 | 2,600 | 1,830 | 1,480 |
| Options (change) | 2,461 | 2,419 | 1,703 | 1,377 |
| Destination | 685 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $47,475 | $60,405 | $73,305 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $44,218 | $56,243 | $68,239 |
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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: $11,710 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,250 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,430 | $47,475 | $60,405 | $73,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,335 | -10,485 | -12,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,430 | $38,140 | $49,920 | $60,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $22,190 |
| Total Invoice | $24,273 | $44,218 | $56,243 | $68,239 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,695 | -9,763 | -12,078 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,273 | $35,523 | $46,480 | $56,161 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,957 | $20,638 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | SEL | SLK250 | 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 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,225 | $11,560 | $12,710 | $15,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,335 | $10,485 | $12,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,695 | -9,763 | -12,078 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 10.1 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 | No |
| 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 | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
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