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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X 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 SL vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,475 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $53,400 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,466 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $50,323 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||||
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | |||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,380 | 2,765 | 2,470 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,683 | 2,406 | 2,149 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $35,620 |
| Total Invoice | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $31,466 | $31,943 | $32,582 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,410 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,233 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $35,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,990 | -16,040 | -21,515 | -25,615 | 0 | 0 | -640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,885 | $95,685 | $130,760 | $196,460 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $34,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,800 | $55,875 | $121,575 | $0 | $445 | $505 |
| Total Invoice | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $31,466 | $31,943 | $32,582 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,090 | -14,926 | -20,018 | -23,840 | 0 | 0 | -585 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,699 | $89,043 | $121,663 | $182,846 | $31,466 | $31,943 | $31,997 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,344 | $51,964 | $113,147 | $0 | $477 | $531 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $19,155 | $22,205 | $27,680 | $31,780 | $6,165 | $6,165 | $6,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,990 | $16,040 | $21,515 | $25,615 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,090 | -14,926 | -20,018 | -23,840 | 0 | 0 | -585 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | Taurus X |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.5 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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