| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,975 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $55,327 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,971 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $52,023 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,650 | $143,250 | $224,650 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $88,955 | $133,223 | $208,925 | $35,035 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 350 | 160 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | |||
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |||
| Remote start | 425 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 326 | 139 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | |||
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 518 | |||
| Remote start | 398 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,770 | 3,420 | 0 | 7,025 |
| Options (change) | 8,157 | 3,181 | 0 | 6,141 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | -4,043 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $101,302 | $147,595 | $227,675 | $45,975 |
| Total Invoice | $93,994 | $137,329 | $211,950 | $41,971 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,042 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,408 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $101,302 | $147,595 | $227,675 | $45,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,285 | -11,560 | -22,610 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,017 | $136,035 | $205,065 | $45,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $44,018 | $113,048 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $93,994 | $137,329 | $211,950 | $41,971 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,615 | -10,756 | -21,048 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,379 | $126,573 | $190,902 | $41,971 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $41,194 | $105,523 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | S550e | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $16,915 | $19,190 | $30,240 | $7,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,285 | $11,560 | $22,610 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,615 | -10,756 | -21,048 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | S-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,774 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 84% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 15% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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