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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: $54,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,226

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $51,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $37,770
Base Invoice $88,341 $34,663
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Heated second row seats 620  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402B   2,800
Navigation system   1,450
Driver Assistance Package 1,953  
Heated second row seats 577  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402B   2,436
Navigation system   1,262
Options (change) 2,720 5,445
Options (change) 2,530 4,738
Destination 875 825
Total Price $98,585 $44,040
Total Invoice $91,746 $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: $45,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,061
Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
TrimML63 AMGSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$98,585$44,040
Adjustments for Features-9,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,495$44,040
Total Invoice$91,746$40,226
Adjustments for Features-8,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,287$40,226

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

Model Year20122010
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$14,210$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4590

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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 Year20122010
ModelM-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in112.9 in
Length189.1 in202.9 in
Width75.2 in76.2 in
Height70.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested80025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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