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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,430

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $29,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,167

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $28,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   895    
Heated second row seats 625       585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,910      
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295  
Power liftgate     475 475 475
Sunroof     960 960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995 995 995
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   779    
Heated second row seats 581       509
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776      
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     257 257  
Power liftgate     413 413 413
Sunroof     835 835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866 866 866
Options (change) 8,375 4,030 7,335 4,720 5,010
Options (change) 7,788 3,748 6,384 4,107 4,359
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $66,400 $96,405 $36,430 $36,875 $38,160
Total Invoice $61,813 $89,718 $33,167 $33,644 $34,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,600
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6518hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
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)245/45-17255/35-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$66,400$96,405$36,430$36,875$38,160
Adjustments for Features-5,420-5,79500-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,980$90,610$36,430$36,875$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,630$0$445$890
Total Invoice$61,813$89,718$33,167$33,644$34,792
Adjustments for Features-5,046-5,39300-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,767$84,325$33,167$33,644$34,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,558$0$477$859

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimE350E63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console    $250
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   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000$1000
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    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200   $200
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
Massage, driver seat $100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,335$11,710$5,915$5,915$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$5,795$0$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,046-5,39300-766

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassTaurus X
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length192.7 in200.3 in
Width73.0 in74.9 in
Height58.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
20.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested81540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Massage, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested76552%

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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