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Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,040 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| Difference: $36,604 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,957 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| Difference: $34,817 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | 195 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 240 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | 295 | 295 | |
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 430 | 430 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 510 | 510 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | ||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | 170 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 209 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | 257 | 257 | |
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 400 | 400 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 474 | 474 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | ||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,669 | 3,979 | 5,945 | 3,725 | 3,430 |
| Options (change) | 4,342 | 3,700 | 5,174 | 3,241 | 2,984 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,644 | $93,054 | $35,040 | $35,880 | $36,580 |
| Total Invoice | $66,774 | $86,713 | $31,957 | $32,778 | $33,417 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,949 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,342 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $71,644 | $93,054 | $35,040 | $35,880 | $36,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,655 | -3,605 | 0 | -150 | -790 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,989 | $89,449 | $35,040 | $35,730 | $35,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,460 | $0 | $690 | $750 |
| Total Invoice | $66,774 | $86,713 | $31,957 | $32,778 | $33,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,475 | -3,359 | 0 | -137 | -722 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,299 | $83,354 | $31,957 | $32,641 | $32,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,055 | $0 | $684 | $738 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $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 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,755 | $8,705 | $5,100 | $5,250 | $5,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,655 | $3,605 | $0 | $150 | $790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,475 | -3,359 | 0 | -137 | -722 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | CLS | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 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 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 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 Group | ||
| 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% |
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