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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,630 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $31,075 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $28,184 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $67,550 | $74,850 | $108,900 | $42,770 |
| Base Invoice | $62,822 | $69,611 | $101,277 | $40,418 |
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | ||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 500 | 500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,900 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 300 | 300 | 300 | 200 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | 2,500 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | |||
| Sunroof | 995 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | ||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 465 | 465 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,767 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 279 | 279 | 279 | 190 |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,906 | 2,325 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Navigation system | 755 | |||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | |||
| Sunroof | 945 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,230 | 10,155 | 5,675 | 3,985 |
| Options (change) | 9,515 | 9,445 | 5,278 | 3,785 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $78,705 | $85,930 | $115,500 | $47,630 |
| Total Invoice | $73,262 | $79,981 | $107,480 | $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: $27,040 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,428 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $78,705 | $85,930 | $115,500 | $47,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,035 | -5,300 | -8,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,670 | $80,630 | $107,475 | $47,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,960 | $32,805 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $73,262 | $79,981 | $107,480 | $45,078 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,756 | -4,933 | -7,468 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,506 | $75,048 | $100,012 | $45,078 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,542 | $30,506 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $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 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $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 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $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 | $11,305 | $12,570 | $15,295 | $7,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,035 | $5,300 | $8,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,756 | -4,933 | -7,468 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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