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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: $72,530 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,466 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||
| Difference: $68,201 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $103,650 | $140,440 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $96,395 | $130,609 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | 295 | 295 | |
| Wood trim | 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 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | 1,097 | 257 | 257 | |
| Wood trim | 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 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 5,380 | 2,765 | 2,470 |
| Options (change) | 1,097 | 1,097 | 4,683 | 2,406 | 2,149 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $107,005 | $145,095 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $35,620 |
| Total Invoice | $99,667 | $135,181 | $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: $58,400 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,040 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 10 | 510, 10 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $107,005 | $145,095 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $35,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | -14,130 | -15,180 | 0 | 0 | -640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,875 | $129,915 | $34,475 | $34,920 | $34,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,040 | $0 | $445 | $505 |
| Total Invoice | $99,667 | $135,181 | $31,466 | $31,943 | $32,582 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,161 | -14,143 | 0 | 0 | -585 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $86,506 | $121,038 | $31,466 | $31,943 | $31,997 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,532 | $0 | $477 | $531 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SL550 | SL63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $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 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $19,470 | $20,520 | $5,340 | $5,340 | $5,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $14,130 | $15,180 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -13,161 | -14,143 | 0 | 0 | -585 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | Taurus X |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 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 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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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