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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $26,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,435

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $25,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE350E550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $25,388
Rear Seat Package 430 430  
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,880  
Polished alloy wheels 750    
Sport Package 0    
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Sunshade, rear     225
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Stability control     495
Rear Seat Package 400 400  
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479    
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,748  
Polished alloy wheels 698    
Sport Package 0    
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866
Sunshade, rear     196
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605
Stability control     431
Options (change) 10,270 8,380 4,880
Options (change) 9,552 7,793 4,247
Destination 875 875 800
Total Price $59,745 $65,555 $33,300
Total Invoice $55,625 $61,027 $30,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,460
Model Year201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE350E550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$59,745$65,555$33,300
Adjustments for Features-5,080-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,665$58,775$33,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,110$0
Total Invoice$55,625$61,027$30,435
Adjustments for Features-4,730-6,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,895$54,715$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0

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

Model Year201020102008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE350E550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,720$10,420$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,730-6,3120

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

Model Year20102008
ModelE-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.9 in
Length191.7 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested131557%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
265/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested161562%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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