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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: $45,680

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,035

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $12,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelTaurusSLKSLK
TrimSHOSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,300 $43,950 $57,650
Base Invoice $36,254 $40,874 $53,615
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 302A / 402A 3,000    
Navigation system 795    
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
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Multicontour seats 531    
Package 302A / 402A 2,678    
Navigation system 710    
Adaptive cruise control 1,067    
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
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 5,585 13,480 12,710
Options (change) 4,986 12,539 11,823
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $45,680 $58,355 $71,285
Total Invoice $42,035 $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: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,723
Model Year201320152015
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$45,680$58,355$71,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,680$54,510$66,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780
Total Invoice$42,035$54,338$66,363
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,035$50,758$61,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,955

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201320152015
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
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
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
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
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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$7,120$10,965$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,580-4,650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132015
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

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%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115039%
Total Not Requested177561%
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
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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