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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: $38,810

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $15,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,339

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassTaurus X
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $87,400 $32,325
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $21,282 $29,608
CD changer, remote 500 500 500  
Trim Package 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Heated front seats 700      
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760    
Sunroof 1,500 1,500   960
Navigation system 1,650 1,650   1,995
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated second row seats 595 690 690 585
Roof rack 200 200    
Removable second-row console 400 400    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     3,050  
Rear HVAC unit       650
Power liftgate       475
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       995
CD changer, remote 465 465 465  
Trim Package 1,628 1,628    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651    
Heated front seats 651      
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707    
Sunroof 1,395 1,395   835
Navigation system 1,534 1,534   1,736
iPod integration 339 339 339  
Heated second row seats 553 642 642 509
Roof rack 186 186    
Removable second-row console 372 372    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,576 1,576    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,836  
Rear HVAC unit       566
Power liftgate       413
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       866
Options (change) 10,815 10,210 4,605 5,660
Options (change) 10,057 9,495 4,282 4,925
Destination 775 775 775 825
Total Price $54,590 $61,485 $92,780 $38,810
Total Invoice $50,822 $57,235 $26,339 $35,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,670
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassTaurus X
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18265/45-20225/60-18
Total Price$54,590$61,485$92,780$38,810
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,400-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,190$60,085$86,965$38,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,895$33,775$0
Total Invoice$50,822$57,235$26,339$35,358
Adjustments for Features-1,303-1,303-1,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,519$55,932$24,688$35,358
Cost Above Minimum$24,831$31,244$0$0

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

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassR-ClassTaurus X
TrimR350 / R320R500R63 AMGLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails   $250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,890$8,890$13,305$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,400$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,303-1,303-1,6510

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

Model Year20072009
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,034 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 R350 / R320

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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