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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $22,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $21,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $30,670
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $28,053
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Navigation system       1,995
Sunroof       895
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Navigation system       1,736
Sunroof       779
Options (change) 6,910 6,910 0 2,890
Options (change) 6,427 6,427 0 2,515
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $56,775 $65,375 $95,865 $34,385
Total Invoice $52,863 $60,861 $89,216 $31,393

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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: $16,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,828
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$56,775$65,375$95,865$34,385
Adjustments for Features-6,060-6,410-12,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,715$58,965$83,280$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,565$0
Total Invoice$52,863$60,861$89,216$31,393
Adjustments for Features-5,642-5,967-11,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,221$54,894$77,504$31,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$30,283$0

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

Model Year2012201220122009
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
AWD$1700$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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $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  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,300$9,650$15,825$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$6,410$12,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,642-5,967-11,7120

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

Model Year20122009
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in112.9 in
Length189.1 in200.4 in
Width75.2 in74.5 in
Height70.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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