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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLATaurus
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $38,155
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $35,025
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 12,480 11,530 5,845
Options (change) 11,606 10,722 5,086
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $45,455 $61,955 $44,795
Total Invoice $42,338 $57,682 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLATaurus
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$45,455$61,955$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,455$58,530$44,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,075$0
Total Invoice$42,338$57,682$40,906
Adjustments for Features0-3,189-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,338$54,493$40,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,155$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLATaurus
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,040$9,465$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,189-575

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelCLATaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length182.3 in202.9 in
Width70.0 in76.2 in
Height56.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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