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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: $31,105

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $21,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,525

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,620 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $25,388 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Stability control 495      
Navigation system 1,995 1,200 1,200 1,200
Satellite radio 195      
Heating Package   970 970  
Premium II Package   3,650 3,650 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front   710 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
CD changer, remote   440 440 440
Stability control 431      
Navigation system 1,736 1,116 1,116 1,116
Satellite radio 170      
Heating Package   902 902  
Premium II Package   3,394 3,394 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   660 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
CD changer, remote   409 409 409
Options (change) 2,685 8,595 8,595 5,375
Options (change) 2,337 7,991 7,991 4,997
Destination 800 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,105 $52,720 $56,770 $69,950
Total Invoice $28,525 $49,082 $52,848 $65,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,831
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,105$52,720$56,770$69,950
Adjustments for Features0-6,150-6,150-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,105$46,570$50,620$62,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$28,525$49,082$52,848$65,197
Adjustments for Features0-5,726-5,725-6,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,525$43,356$47,123$58,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,897

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
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, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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 passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$9,775$9,775$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150$6,150$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,726-5,725-6,944

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082007
ModelTaurusSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length200.4 in160.7 in
Width74.5 in70.4 in
Height61.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.29.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested149058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested149058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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