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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,440

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $54,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,048

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $50,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $42,770
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $40,418
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Premium I Package     2,500    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         795
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Premium I Package     2,325    
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         755
Options (change) 1,640 1,640 4,140 1,640 795
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 3,850 1,525 755
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $99,115 $138,315 $136,915 $192,315 $44,440
Total Invoice $92,329 $128,876 $127,574 $179,096 $42,048

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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: $46,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,493
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$99,115$138,315$136,915$192,315$44,440
Adjustments for Features-8,360-10,060-9,810-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,755$128,255$127,105$182,155$44,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$36,350$91,400$0
Total Invoice$92,329$128,876$127,574$179,096$42,048
Adjustments for Features-7,788-9,373-9,141-9,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,541$119,503$118,433$169,634$42,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,962$33,892$85,093$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr 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 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
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 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags    $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
HD radio    $50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
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
Heated second row seats    $200
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,205$17,905$17,655$18,005$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,360$10,060$9,810$10,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,788-9,373-9,141-9,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelSLTaurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.9 in
Length178.5 in202.9 in
Width71.5 in76.2 in
Height51.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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