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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: $46,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $64,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,943

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $58,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $42,770
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $40,418
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim   0 0  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 2,790
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 0 2,650
Destination 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $110,575 $151,175 $216,725 $46,435
Total Invoice $102,900 $140,658 $201,710 $43,943

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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: $54,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,535
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$110,575$151,175$216,725$46,435
Adjustments for Features-10,125-14,800-19,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,450$136,375$197,325$46,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$96,875$0
Total Invoice$102,900$140,658$201,710$43,943
Adjustments for Features-9,422-13,770-18,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,478$126,888$183,654$43,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$90,176$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2014201420142018
ModelSLSLSLTaurus
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSHO
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers  $300 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Night vision  $1750 
Rollover sensor   $50
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 net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$17,120$21,795$26,395$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,125$14,800$19,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,422-13,770-18,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
ModelSLTaurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in112.9 in
Length181.8 in202.9 in
Width73.9 in76.2 in
Height51.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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-based200No
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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