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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: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $25,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $24,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $45,849 $25,388
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 740  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Navigation system   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Stability control   495
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 688  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Navigation system   1,736
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866
Stability control   431
Options (change) 8,080 3,960
Options (change) 7,515 3,446
Destination 875 800
Total Price $58,255 $32,380
Total Invoice $54,239 $29,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,084
Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$58,255$32,380
Adjustments for Features-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,325$32,380
Total Invoice$54,239$29,634
Adjustments for Features-5,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,718$29,634

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

Model Year20102008
ModelR-ClassTaurus
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$10,445$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5210

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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 Year20102008
ModelR-ClassTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.9 in
Length203.0 in200.4 in
Width75.7 in74.5 in
Height65.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.3 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft321.2 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

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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