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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: $42,800 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $28,000 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170 Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| Difference: $26,825 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Trim | SHO | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $58,776 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,200 |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,010 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | |
| Navigation system | 1,610 | 1,116 |
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |
| Lighting Package | 939 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,311 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 3,850 | 5,425 |
| Options (change) | 3,350 | 5,044 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $42,800 | $70,800 |
| Total Invoice | $39,170 | $65,995 |
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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: $24,535 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,595 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Trim | SHO | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 380, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,800 | $70,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,800 | $67,335 |
| Total Invoice | $39,170 | $65,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,170 | $62,765 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Trim | SHO | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr 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 | |
| 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 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 | $6,860 | $10,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,230 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 3,420 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 47% |
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