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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: $24,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $23,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $27,620
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $25,388
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Limited Convenience Package       475
Navigation system       1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995
Stability control       495
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Limited Convenience Package       413
Navigation system       1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       866
Stability control       431
Options (change) 8,960 8,960 1,950 3,960
Options (change) 8,334 8,334 1,814 3,446
Destination 905 905 905 800
Total Price $57,135 $68,665 $98,955 $32,380
Total Invoice $53,200 $63,923 $92,092 $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: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,644
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTaurus
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
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$57,135$68,665$98,955$32,380
Adjustments for Features-6,360-8,710-14,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,775$59,955$84,320$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$33,545$0
Total Invoice$53,200$63,923$92,092$29,634
Adjustments for Features-5,922-8,108-13,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,278$55,815$78,472$29,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,537$31,194$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
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 app$25$25$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
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  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
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 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
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, configurable  $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,300$12,650$18,575$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$8,710$14,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,922-8,108-13,6200

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

Model Year20132008
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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%

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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