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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,325

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,383

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $18,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $27,620
Base Invoice $45,105 $25,388
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500 195
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sunroof 1,290 895
Navigation system 1,240 1,995
Limited Convenience Package   475
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465 170
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Sunroof 1,200 779
Navigation system 1,153 1,736
Limited Convenience Package   413
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 4,470 5,905
Options (change) 4,158 5,195
Destination 775 800
Total Price $53,745 $34,325
Total Invoice $50,038 $31,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,771
Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,745$34,325
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,795$34,325
Total Invoice$50,038$31,383
Adjustments for Features-8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,154$31,383

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML500Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8840

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Taurus features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.9 in
Length188.5 in200.4 in
Width75.2 in74.5 in
Height69.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,743 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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