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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,935

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $72,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,605

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $68,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelCL-ClassTaurus
TrimCL550Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,600 $31,770
Base Invoice $96,348 $29,263
Premium I Package 1,960  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850  
iPod integration 425  
Polished alloy wheels 1,010  
Navigation system   1,750
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Sunroof   895
Package 303B   2,500
Premium I Package 1,823  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650  
iPod integration 395  
Polished alloy wheels 939  
Navigation system   1,523
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Sunroof   779
Package 303B   2,175
Options (change) 6,245 6,340
Options (change) 5,807 5,517
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $111,720 $38,935
Total Invoice $104,030 $35,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,128
Model Year20082010
ModelCL-ClassTaurus
TrimCL550Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$111,720$38,935
Adjustments for Features-8,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,810$38,935
Total Invoice$104,030$35,605
Adjustments for Features-8,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,733$35,605

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelCL-ClassTaurus
TrimCL550Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$13,555$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelCL-ClassTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in112.9 in
Length199.4 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height55.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%

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