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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,560 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||||
| Difference: $21,375 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,469 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||||
| Difference: $20,547 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $52,500 | $51,100 | $64,600 | $65,850 | $99,950 | $107,100 | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 |
| Base Invoice | $48,825 | $47,523 | $60,078 | $61,241 | $92,954 | $99,603 | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 895 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | 620 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | ||||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | |||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | |||||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||||||
| Remote start | 395 | 395 | 395 | ||||||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 825 | ||||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 779 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | 577 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||||||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | ||||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | |||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | 866 | 866 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | |||||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||||||
| Remote start | 343 | 343 | 343 | ||||||
| Limited Ultimate Package | 718 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 4,910 | 4,910 | 3,290 | 3,290 | 2,570 | 2,570 | 7,730 | 5,550 | 5,365 |
| Options (change) | 4,568 | 4,568 | 3,061 | 3,061 | 2,391 | 2,391 | 6,727 | 4,829 | 4,668 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,335 | $56,935 | $68,815 | $65,980 | $103,445 | $110,595 | $35,560 | $36,120 | $36,915 |
| Total Invoice | $54,318 | $53,016 | $64,064 | $61,142 | $96,270 | $102,919 | $32,469 | $33,037 | $33,759 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,545 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,839 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 201hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $58,335 | $56,935 | $68,815 | $65,980 | $103,445 | $110,595 | $35,560 | $36,120 | $36,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,355 | -1,855 | -6,470 | -6,420 | -11,995 | -12,645 | -125 | 0 | -700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,980 | $55,080 | $62,345 | $59,560 | $91,450 | $97,950 | $35,435 | $36,120 | $36,215 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $100 | $7,365 | $4,580 | $36,470 | $42,970 | $0 | $685 | $780 |
| Total Invoice | $54,318 | $53,016 | $64,064 | $61,142 | $96,270 | $102,919 | $32,469 | $33,037 | $33,759 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,124 | -1,727 | -6,023 | -5,949 | -11,163 | -11,767 | -114 | 0 | -640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,194 | $51,289 | $58,041 | $55,193 | $85,107 | $91,152 | $32,355 | $33,037 | $33,119 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $95 | $6,847 | $3,999 | $33,913 | $39,958 | $0 | $682 | $764 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $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 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,080 | $8,580 | $13,195 | $13,145 | $18,720 | $19,370 | $6,850 | $6,725 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,355 | $1,855 | $6,470 | $6,420 | $11,995 | $12,645 | $125 | $0 | $700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,124 | -1,727 | -6,023 | -5,949 | -11,163 | -11,767 | -114 | 0 | -640 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | GLE | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,653 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Limited Ultimate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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