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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $33,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $30,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $42,770
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $40,418
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Cargo organizer 290 290 200
Folding second row seats 440    
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Sunroof     995
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Cargo organizer 270 270 190
Folding second row seats 409    
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,895
Sunroof     945
Options (change) 5,070 2,540 3,985
Options (change) 4,716 2,363 3,785
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $81,215 $112,435 $47,630
Total Invoice $75,601 $104,635 $45,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,288
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$81,215$112,435$47,630
Adjustments for Features-3,475-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,740$106,060$47,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,320$0
Total Invoice$75,601$104,635$45,078
Adjustments for Features-3,235-5,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,366$98,702$45,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,336$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$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
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,070$13,970$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,235-5,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length194.5 in202.9 in
Width74.1 in76.2 in
Height55.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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