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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: $33,490 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,655 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,157 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $30,670 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $28,053 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Analog clock | 250 | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 744 | 744 | 744 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Analog clock | 233 | 233 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,995 | 4,270 | 3,500 | 3,250 |
| Options (change) | 1,736 | 3,972 | 3,256 | 3,023 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,490 | $49,145 | $62,075 | $75,075 |
| Total Invoice | $30,614 | $45,771 | $57,796 | $69,885 |
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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: $8,960 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,922 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,490 | $49,145 | $62,075 | $75,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,695 | -7,845 | -10,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,490 | $42,450 | $54,230 | $64,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,780 | $21,965 |
| Total Invoice | $30,614 | $45,771 | $57,796 | $69,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,235 | -7,304 | -9,923 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,614 | $39,536 | $50,492 | $59,962 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,956 | $20,426 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,990 | $10,685 | $11,835 | $14,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,695 | $7,845 | $10,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,235 | -7,304 | -9,923 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,644 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 10.1 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| 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% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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