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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: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $26,548

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,155 $62,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $58,125
Navigation system 1,850 1,200
Package 401A 2,000  
Lighting Package   1,000
Premium II Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Automatic climate control, front   710
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Navigation system 1,610 1,116
Package 401A 1,740  
Lighting Package   930
Premium II Package   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Automatic climate control, front   660
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 3,850 5,935
Options (change) 3,350 5,518
Destination 795 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $42,800 $70,510
Total Invoice $39,170 $65,718

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,691
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,800$70,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$67,445
Total Invoice$39,170$65,718
Adjustments for Features0-2,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$62,861

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,910$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,857

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length202.9 in160.7 in
Width76.2 in70.4 in
Height60.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.19.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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