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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: $45,535

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $45,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $41,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $40,275
Base Invoice $80,910 $38,060
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated second row seats 595  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated second row seats 553  
Multicontour seats   565
Package 301A / 401A   1,900
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,360 4,385
Options (change) 3,124 4,165
Destination 875 875
Total Price $91,235 $45,535
Total Invoice $84,909 $43,100

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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: $41,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,700
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/45-20
Total Price$91,235$45,535
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,820$45,535
Total Invoice$84,909$43,100
Adjustments for Features-4,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,800$43,100

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

Model Year20082016
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,860$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1090

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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 Year20082016
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.4,343 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65035%
Total Not Requested122565%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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