Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2009

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,375

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,876

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelGLTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGL450 / GL350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,570 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $58,190 $28,712 $29,608
Premium 1 Package 4,280    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Heated second row seats 620   585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Power liftgate   475 475
Sunroof   960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995
AWD   1,850 1,850
Premium 1 Package 3,980    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 257  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Heated second row seats 577   509
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Rear HVAC unit   566 566
Power liftgate   413 413
Sunroof   835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866
AWD   1,666 1,665
Options (change) 11,750 7,220 7,510
Options (change) 10,929 6,339 6,590
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $75,195 $39,375 $40,660
Total Invoice $69,994 $35,876 $37,023

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,468
Model Year201220092009
ModelGLTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGL450 / GL350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$75,195$39,375$40,660
Adjustments for Features-6,0700-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,125$39,375$39,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$69,994$35,876$37,023
Adjustments for Features-5,6500-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,344$35,876$36,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$382

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201220092009
ModelGLTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGL450 / GL350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,045$5,975$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6500-765

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelGLTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in112.9 in
Length200.6 in200.3 in
Width76.0 in74.9 in
Height72.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested91535%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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