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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,800

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $144,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,170

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $134,990

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusSLS AMG
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $183,000
Base Invoice $35,025 $170,190
Navigation system 1,850  
Package 401A 2,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500
Navigation system 1,610  
Package 401A 1,740  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395
Options (change) 3,850 1,500
Options (change) 3,350 1,395
Destination 795 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $42,800 $187,075
Total Invoice $39,170 $174,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $143,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,548
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusSLS AMG
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6563hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/35-19
Total Price$42,800$187,075
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$186,600
Total Invoice$39,170$174,160
Adjustments for Features0-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$173,718

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusSLS AMG
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusSLS AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in105.5 in
Length202.9 in182.6 in
Width76.2 in76.3 in
Height60.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,574 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 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 Volume20.1 ft36.2 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 sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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