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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,790

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,268

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350 / R320SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $37,770
Base Invoice $39,153 $34,663
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Heated front seats 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,195
Package 401B   2,000
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Heated front seats 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,040
Package 401B   1,740
Options (change) 8,215 3,195
Options (change) 7,639 2,780
Destination 875 825
Total Price $51,190 $41,790
Total Invoice $47,667 $38,268

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,741
Model Year20082010
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350 / R320SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$51,190$41,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,190$40,325
Total Invoice$47,667$38,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,667$36,926

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

Model Year20082010
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350 / R320SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,342

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Taurus features.

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

Model Year20082010
ModelR-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.9 in
Length203.0 in202.9 in
Width75.7 in76.2 in
Height65.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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