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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: $44,040

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $49,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,226

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $46,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $37,770
Base Invoice $80,910 $34,663
Proximity key 1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
iPod integration 375  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,195
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated second row seats 595  
Package 402B   2,800
Navigation system   1,450
Proximity key 1,032  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
iPod integration 349  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,040
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated second row seats 553  
Package 402B   2,436
Navigation system   1,262
Options (change) 5,560 5,445
Options (change) 5,170 4,738
Destination 875 825
Total Price $93,435 $44,040
Total Invoice $86,955 $40,226

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,517
Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-19
Total Price$93,435$44,040
Adjustments for Features-5,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,835$44,040
Total Invoice$86,955$40,226
Adjustments for Features-5,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,743$40,226

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

Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$10,810$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2120

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

Model Year20082010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.9 in
Length188.5 in202.9 in
Width75.2 in76.2 in
Height71.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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