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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: $43,645

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $24,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,293

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $22,232

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,770 $61,500
Base Invoice $40,418 $57,195
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 0 4,575
Options (change) 0 4,255
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $43,645 $68,150
Total Invoice $41,293 $63,525

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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: $23,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,922
Model Year20182006
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)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,645$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,645$66,745
Total Invoice$41,293$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,293$62,215

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182006
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
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 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,095$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,310

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,343 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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