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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: $45,640 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $38,975 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,999 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $36,764 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $75,150 | $108,900 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $69,890 | $101,277 | $36,254 |
| Night Package | 300 | ||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 500 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,900 | 2,500 | |
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 290 | 290 | 160 |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Night Package | 279 | ||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 465 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,627 | 2,325 | |
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 270 | 270 | 143 |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |
| Navigation system | 710 | ||
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 531 | ||
| Sunroof | 888 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,470 | 4,540 | 5,545 |
| Options (change) | 7,878 | 4,223 | 4,950 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 795 |
| Total Price | $84,615 | $114,435 | $45,640 |
| Total Invoice | $78,763 | $106,495 | $41,999 |
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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: $34,125 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,249 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $84,615 | $114,435 | $45,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,850 | -7,575 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,765 | $106,860 | $45,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,095 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $78,763 | $106,495 | $41,999 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,515 | -7,049 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $74,248 | $99,446 | $41,999 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25,198 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Taurus |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,245 | $12,970 | $5,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,850 | $7,575 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,515 | -7,049 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| 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 | 4,159 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 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% |
| 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? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 19% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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