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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: $44,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,048

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,770 $53,300
Base Invoice $40,418 $49,569
Navigation system 795  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Sport Package   1,160
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Navigation system 755  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Sport Package   1,079
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 795 9,190
Options (change) 755 8,548
Destination 875 875
Total Price $44,440 $63,365
Total Invoice $42,048 $58,992

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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: $17,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,157
Model Year20182011
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$44,440$63,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,440$61,445
Total Invoice$42,048$58,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,048$57,205

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
ModelTaurusSLK
TrimSHOSLK350
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,220$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,787

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
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.3,295 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested49023%

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