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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: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $58,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $54,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $27,620
Base Invoice $80,910 $25,388
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,250  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Navigation system   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Stability control   495
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,162  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Navigation system   1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866
Stability control   431
Options (change) 2,905 3,960
Options (change) 2,701 3,446
Destination 875 800
Total Price $90,780 $32,380
Total Invoice $84,486 $29,634

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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: $47,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,433
Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/55-18
Total Price$90,780$32,380
Adjustments for Features-11,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,585$32,380
Total Invoice$84,486$29,634
Adjustments for Features-10,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,067$29,634

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,960$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4190

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.9 in
Length188.5 in200.4 in
Width75.2 in74.5 in
Height71.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,644 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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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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