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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,815 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $27,215 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,081 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $25,801 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLK | CLK | CLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLK350 | CLK500 | CLK55 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $53,700 | $62,300 | $82,500 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $49,941 | $57,939 | $76,725 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | 240 | 240 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,240 | 2,240 | 2,240 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 510 | 510 | 510 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 295 | 295 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 430 | |||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 825 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | 209 | 209 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,083 | 2,083 | 2,083 | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 474 | 474 | 474 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 257 | 257 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 400 | |||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | ||||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 718 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,555 | 5,555 | 5,705 | 4,985 | 3,200 | 3,015 |
| Options (change) | 5,166 | 5,166 | 5,305 | 4,339 | 2,785 | 2,624 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $60,030 | $68,630 | $90,280 | $32,815 | $33,770 | $34,565 |
| Total Invoice | $55,882 | $63,880 | $84,105 | $30,081 | $30,993 | $31,715 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,600 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,436 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLK | CLK | CLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLK350 | CLK500 | CLK55 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 362hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 10 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $60,030 | $68,630 | $90,280 | $32,815 | $33,770 | $34,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,615 | -4,065 | -5,330 | 0 | 0 | -700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,415 | $64,565 | $84,950 | $32,815 | $33,770 | $33,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,150 | $28,535 | $0 | $955 | $1,050 |
| Total Invoice | $55,882 | $63,880 | $84,105 | $30,081 | $30,993 | $31,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,365 | -3,784 | -4,965 | 0 | 0 | -642 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,517 | $60,096 | $79,140 | $30,081 | $30,993 | $31,073 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,579 | $26,623 | $0 | $912 | $992 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLK | CLK | CLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLK350 | CLK500 | CLK55 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wind blocker | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,640 | $10,090 | $11,355 | $6,025 | $6,025 | $6,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,615 | $4,065 | $5,330 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,365 | -3,784 | -4,965 | 0 | 0 | -642 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | CLK | Taurus X |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 183.2 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,846 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 48.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 46.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.4 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.6 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
| Limited Ultimate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
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