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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: $34,610

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $32,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,589

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $31,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassTaurus
TrimE550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $30,670
Base Invoice $55,605 $28,053
Rear Seat Package 440  
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunshade, rear   225
Sunroof   895
Rear Seat Package 409  
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunshade, rear   196
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 6,580 3,115
Options (change) 6,119 2,711
Destination 875 825
Total Price $67,245 $34,610
Total Invoice $62,599 $31,589

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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: $27,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,792
Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassTaurus
TrimE550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$67,245$34,610
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,640$34,610
Total Invoice$62,599$31,589
Adjustments for Features-5,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,381$31,589

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

Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassTaurus
TrimE550Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,395$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2180

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

Model Year20122009
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 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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested141554%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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