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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,000

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $30,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,053

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $29,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E550SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $57,720 $64,800 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $53,680 $60,264 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 295 295  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660      
Interior Power Package     295    
SYNC     395    
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 257 257  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614      
Interior Power Package     257    
SYNC     344    
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Options (change) 6,350 6,350 4,905 2,290 1,995
Options (change) 5,905 5,905 4,270 1,993 1,736
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $64,945 $72,025 $34,000 $34,445 $35,145
Total Invoice $60,460 $67,044 $31,053 $31,530 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,002
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E550SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6402hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
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)235/45-17235/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$64,945$72,025$34,000$34,445$35,145
Adjustments for Features-6,880-7,28000-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,065$64,745$34,000$34,445$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,680$0$445$505
Total Invoice$60,460$67,044$31,053$31,530$32,169
Adjustments for Features-6,405-6,77700-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,055$60,267$31,053$31,530$31,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,212$0$477$530

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E550SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
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   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
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   
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,545$11,945$4,665$4,665$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$7,280$0$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,405-6,77700-586

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelE-Class (2-door)Taurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length185.0 in200.3 in
Width70.3 in74.9 in
Height55.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 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
8.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.847.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested104046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested104046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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