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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: $47,380

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,842

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $42,520
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $40,182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Cargo organizer 300 300 300 300 200
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700 700      
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450      
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250      
Sport Package   0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,995
Sunroof         995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Cargo organizer 279 279 279 279 190
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651 651      
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419      
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233      
Sport Package   0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,895
Sunroof         945
Options (change) 10,870 10,870 4,590 1,600 3,985
Options (change) 10,111 10,111 4,269 1,488 3,785
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $64,815 $70,765 $77,185 $106,995 $47,380
Total Invoice $60,350 $65,883 $71,852 $99,575 $44,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,367
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/45-20
Total Price$64,815$70,765$77,185$106,995$47,380
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2,925-3,525-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,590$67,840$73,660$102,770$47,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,070$39,180$0
Total Invoice$60,350$65,883$71,852$99,575$44,842
Adjustments for Features-1,141-2,723-3,281-3,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,209$63,160$68,571$95,643$44,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$9,362$36,434$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTaurus
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
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 
Curve control    $50
Drift mode   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
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$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,195$9,895$10,495$11,195$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$2,925$3,525$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,141-2,723-3,281-3,9320

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height57.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested210051%
Total Not Requested202549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested210051%
Total Not Requested202549%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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