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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: $43,995

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,210

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,155 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $35,025 $40,874 $53,615
Navigation system 1,850    
Package 401A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Multimedia Package   2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Navigation system 1,610    
Package 401A 1,740    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Multimedia Package   2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 5,045 13,480 12,710
Options (change) 4,390 12,539 11,823
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $43,995 $58,355 $71,285
Total Invoice $40,210 $54,338 $66,363

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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: $8,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,443
Model Year201220152015
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,995$58,355$71,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,105-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$52,250$64,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$40,210$54,338$66,363
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-6,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$48,653$59,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220152015
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$6,545$12,650$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,685-6,754

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length202.9 in162.8 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.110.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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