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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,565

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $41,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,544

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $39,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160 295 295  
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Sunroof     960 960 960
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079 257 257  
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Sunroof     835 835 835
Options (change) 1,160 1,160 5,470 3,250 2,955
Options (change) 1,079 1,079 4,761 2,828 2,571
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $75,735 $102,585 $34,565 $35,405 $36,105
Total Invoice $70,586 $95,648 $31,544 $32,365 $33,004

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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: $37,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,356
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8507hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$75,735$102,585$34,565$35,405$36,105
Adjustments for Features-3,955-5,6550-175-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,780$96,930$34,565$35,230$35,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,150$0$665$725
Total Invoice$70,586$95,648$31,544$32,365$33,004
Adjustments for Features-3,686-5,2730-160-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,900$90,375$31,544$32,205$32,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,475$0$661$715

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
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   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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   
Metal pedals $75   
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 headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
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$8,620$10,320$4,665$4,840$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$5,655$0$175$815
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,686-5,2730-160-745

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102009
ModelCLSTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length193.0 in200.3 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height54.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.947.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.985.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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