Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2008

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,230

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $36,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $34,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelGLTaurus
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $27,620
Base Invoice $56,684 $25,388
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Navigation system   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,767  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Navigation system   1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 9,240 5,810
Options (change) 8,594 5,112
Destination 875 800
Total Price $71,065 $34,230
Total Invoice $66,153 $31,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,643
Model Year20102008
ModelGLTaurus
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$71,065$34,230
Adjustments for Features-8,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,245$34,230
Total Invoice$66,153$31,300
Adjustments for Features-8,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,943$31,300

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
ModelGLTaurus
TrimGL450 / GL350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,135$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
ModelGLTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.9 in
Length200.6 in200.4 in
Width76.0 in74.5 in
Height72.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested115049%
Total Not Requested121551%

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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