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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,705

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,796

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $15,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 770     895    
Premium 2 Package     3,050      
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    
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 716     779    
Premium 2 Package     2,837      
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    
Options (change) 2,140 1,370 3,770 4,610 1,995 1,995
Options (change) 1,991 1,275 3,507 4,013 1,736 1,736
Destination 925 925 925 825 825 825
Total Price $50,065 $61,495 $77,295 $33,705 $34,150 $35,145
Total Invoice $46,626 $57,256 $71,950 $30,796 $31,273 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,130
Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$50,065$61,495$77,295$33,705$34,150$35,145
Adjustments for Features-6,120-6,985-9,47500-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,945$54,510$67,820$33,705$34,150$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,875$0$445$550
Total Invoice$46,626$57,256$71,950$30,796$31,273$32,169
Adjustments for Features-5,700-6,504-8,82000-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,926$50,752$63,130$30,796$31,273$31,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,204$0$477$558

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150   
Media drive  $15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25   
Surround sound $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25   
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat   $150$150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats   $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,185$13,050$15,540$6,065$6,065$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$6,985$9,475$0$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,700-6,504-8,82000-815

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162009
ModelSLKTaurus X
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length162.8 in200.3 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height51.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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