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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,485

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $30,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,460

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $29,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelR-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR500SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,500 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $51,645 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Trim Package 1,200      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 195 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 750 295 295  
Power liftgate 520 475 475  
Sunroof 1,490 960 960 960
Heated second row seats 690      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000      
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Second-row high console   95 95  
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995 995
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   115    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Limited Ultimate Package       825
Trim Package 1,116      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 170 170 170
Obstacle detection, rear 698 257 257  
Power liftgate 484 413 413  
Sunroof 1,386 835 835 835
Heated second row seats 642      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790      
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Second-row high console   83 83  
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866 866
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   100    
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Limited Ultimate Package       718
Options (change) 9,890 7,655 5,755 5,475
Options (change) 9,199 6,718 5,064 4,819
Destination 775 800 800 800
Total Price $66,165 $35,485 $36,325 $37,025
Total Invoice $61,619 $32,460 $33,272 $33,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,259
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelR-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR500SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$66,165$35,485$36,325$37,025
Adjustments for Features-2,0400-25-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,125$35,485$36,300$36,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815$1,115
Total Invoice$61,619$32,460$33,272$33,910
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-23-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,719$32,460$33,249$33,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$789$1,061

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelR-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR500SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$8,790$6,750$6,775$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0$25$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9000-23-389

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in112.9 in
Length203.0 in200.3 in
Width75.7 in74.9 in
Height65.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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