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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $29,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $26,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $92,200 $42,770
Base Invoice $62,217 $85,746 $40,418
Premium Package 2 4,740 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 1,110  
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     995
Premium Package 2 4,408 3,348  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system     755
Sunroof     945
Options (change) 5,850 4,710 1,790
Options (change) 5,440 4,380 1,700
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $74,825 $100,285 $45,435
Total Invoice $69,732 $93,501 $42,993

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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: $29,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,380
Model Year200720072018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$74,825$100,285$45,435
Adjustments for Features-385-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,440$98,925$45,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,485$0
Total Invoice$69,732$93,501$42,993
Adjustments for Features-359-1,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,373$92,233$42,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,860$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720072018
ModelCLSCLSTaurus
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,880$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-359-1,2680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072018
ModelCLSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length193.0 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height54.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 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 Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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