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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: $24,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,700 $56,750 $91,050 $27,620
Base Invoice $42,501 $52,778 $84,676 $25,388
Premium 1 Package 3,950 3,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 740      
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 790    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,880 1,880  
Limited Convenience Package       475
Navigation system       1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995
Stability control       495
Premium 1 Package 3,674 5,534    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 688      
Leather seating surfaces 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,748 1,748  
Limited Convenience Package       413
Navigation system       1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       866
Stability control       431
Options (change) 9,830 9,090 1,880 3,960
Options (change) 9,143 10,315 1,748 3,446
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $56,405 $66,715 $93,805 $32,380
Total Invoice $52,519 $63,968 $87,299 $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: $18,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,499
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20225/55-18
Total Price$56,405$66,715$93,805$32,380
Adjustments for Features-5,785-7,835-11,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,620$58,880$82,045$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,260$31,425$0
Total Invoice$52,519$63,968$87,299$29,634
Adjustments for Features-5,386-7,512-10,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,133$56,456$76,355$29,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,323$29,222$0

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

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,175$11,225$15,150$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$7,835$11,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,386-7,512-10,9440

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

Model Year20102008
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.9 in
Length188.5 in200.4 in
Width75.2 in74.5 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested141555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested141555%

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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