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Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,540 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $57,775 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,791 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $54,584 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $37,770 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $34,663 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,195 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,750 | ||||
| Package 401B | 2,000 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 1,040 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,523 | ||||
| Package 401B | 1,740 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,840 | 3,840 | 6,340 | 3,840 | 4,945 |
| Options (change) | 3,571 | 3,571 | 5,896 | 3,571 | 4,303 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 | $43,540 |
| Total Invoice | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 | $39,791 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,080 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,553 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $101,315 | $140,515 | $139,115 | $194,515 | $43,540 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,695 | -11,395 | -11,145 | -11,495 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $91,620 | $129,120 | $127,970 | $183,020 | $43,540 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $36,350 | $91,400 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $94,375 | $130,922 | $129,620 | $181,142 | $39,791 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,031 | -10,617 | -10,384 | -10,705 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,344 | $120,305 | $119,236 | $170,437 | $39,791 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,961 | $33,892 | $85,093 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Taurus |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $16,680 | $18,380 | $18,130 | $18,480 | $6,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,695 | $11,395 | $11,145 | $11,495 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,031 | -10,617 | -10,384 | -10,705 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | SL | Taurus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Package 401B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
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