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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: $44,485

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,968

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,300 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $36,254 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Package 302A / 402A 3,000      
Multicontour seats 595      
Navigation system 795      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Package 302A / 402A 2,678      
Multicontour seats 531      
Navigation system 710      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,390 10,250 9,480 6,540
Options (change) 3,919 9,535 8,819 6,084
Destination 795 905 905 905
Total Price $44,485 $54,055 $65,785 $75,435
Total Invoice $40,968 $50,337 $61,246 $70,220

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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: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,139
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,485$54,055$65,785$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-3,545-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,485$51,660$62,240$70,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$40,968$50,337$61,246$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-3,300-4,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,968$48,107$57,946$66,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,839$17,952

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelTaurusSLKSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
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 start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,845$9,240$10,390$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$3,545$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230-3,300-4,161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,970 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

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested197568%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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