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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $29,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $27,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $22,980
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $21,127
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Safety and Security Package         995
Preferred Equipment Group         1,735
Sunroof         895
Heated mirrors         35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Safety and Security Package         886
Preferred Equipment Group         1,544
Sunroof         797
Heated mirrors         31
Options (change) 2,690 2,690 3,710 720 3,660
Options (change) 2,503 2,503 3,451 670 3,258
Destination 995 995 995 995 685
Total Price $56,635 $62,585 $76,305 $106,115 $27,325
Total Invoice $52,742 $58,275 $71,034 $98,757 $25,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,157
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20215/60-16
Total Price$56,635$62,585$76,305$106,115$27,325
Adjustments for Features-8,070-9,770-14,820-15,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,565$52,815$61,485$90,595$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,920$42,030$0
Total Invoice$52,742$58,275$71,034$98,757$25,070
Adjustments for Features-7,515-9,097-13,796-14,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,227$49,178$57,238$84,313$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$12,011$39,086$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,795$11,495$16,545$17,245$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,070$9,770$14,820$15,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,515-9,097-13,796-14,4440

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

Model Year20182006
ModelE-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in108.5 in
Length193.8 in197.6 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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