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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,630

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $54,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,078

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $49,372

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Model Year2016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTaurus
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65SHO
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,650 $143,250 $224,650 $42,770
Base Invoice $88,955 $133,223 $208,925 $40,418
Premium Package 4,500      
Heated steering wheel 490      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Cargo organizer 350     200
Rear spoiler 500      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Polished alloy wheels   1,700    
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Sunroof       995
Premium Package 4,185      
Heated steering wheel 456      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Cargo organizer 326     190
Rear spoiler 465      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Polished alloy wheels   1,581    
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Sunroof       945
Options (change) 9,260 5,120 0 3,985
Options (change) 8,613 4,762 0 3,785
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $101,792 $149,295 $227,675 $47,630
Total Invoice $94,450 $138,910 $211,950 $45,078

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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: $46,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,506
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTaurus
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65SHO
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20245/45-20
Total Price$101,792$149,295$227,675$47,630
Adjustments for Features-7,400-9,575-20,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,392$139,720$207,050$47,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$45,328$112,658$0
Total Invoice$94,450$138,910$211,950$45,078
Adjustments for Features-6,866-8,909-19,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,584$130,001$192,750$45,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,417$105,166$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTaurus
TrimS550eAMG S63AMG S65SHO
Body4dr 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 $100$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 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
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 
Curve control   $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Night vision  $1750 
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   
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 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$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 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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250 
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 legrest, right second row seat  $500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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 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   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$15,505$17,680$28,730$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$9,575$20,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,866-8,909-19,2000

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

Model Year20162018
ModelS-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.9 in
Length206.5 in202.9 in
Width74.8 in76.2 in
Height58.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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