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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: $46,825

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,612

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelCLACLATaurus
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $42,770
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $40,418
Power passenger seat 400    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Sunroof     995
Power passenger seat 372    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93    
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,895
Sunroof     945
Options (change) 13,850 12,500 3,785
Options (change) 12,880 11,624 3,595
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $46,825 $62,925 $47,430
Total Invoice $43,612 $58,584 $44,888

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year201620162018
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)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$46,825$62,925$47,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,825$60,200$45,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,375$0
Total Invoice$43,612$58,584$44,888
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,612$56,047$43,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,435$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162018
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,505$9,230$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-1,363

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162018
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.3,970 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

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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