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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: $34,960

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $42,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,888

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $40,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Folding second row seats 440        
Heated second row seats 625       585
Special order charge 250        
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
SYNC     395    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295  
Sunroof     960 960 960
Folding second row seats 409        
Heated second row seats 581       509
Special order charge 233        
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
SYNC     344    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Obstacle detection, rear     257 257  
Sunroof     835 835 835
Options (change) 1,315 0 5,865 3,250 3,540
Options (change) 1,223 0 5,105 2,828 3,080
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $77,460 $109,895 $34,960 $35,405 $36,690
Total Invoice $72,108 $102,272 $31,888 $32,365 $33,513

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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: $36,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,188
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine402hp V8577hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$77,460$109,895$34,960$35,405$36,690
Adjustments for Features-6,480-10,65500-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,980$99,240$34,960$35,405$35,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,260$0$445$890
Total Invoice$72,108$102,272$31,888$32,365$33,513
Adjustments for Features-6,032-9,91600-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,076$92,356$31,888$32,365$32,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,280$0$477$858

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLSCLSTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0    
AWD $1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$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   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200   
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights $50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
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    
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Heated second row seats$200   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 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 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    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,245$15,420$4,765$4,765$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$10,655$0$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,032-9,91600-767

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

Model Year20182009
ModelCLSTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length194.5 in200.3 in
Width74.1 in74.9 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.385.2 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 control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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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