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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: $32,440

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,755

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $21,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550        
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750      
SYNC       395    
Interior Convenience Package       595    
Interior Power Package       295    
Navigation system       1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio       195 195 195
Heated front seats       240 240  
Leather seating surfaces       895    
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372        
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698      
SYNC       344    
Interior Convenience Package       518    
Interior Power Package       257    
Navigation system       1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio       170 170 170
Heated front seats       209 209  
Leather seating surfaces       779    
Options (change) 6,870 6,870 4,320 4,610 2,430 2,190
Options (change) 6,390 6,390 4,018 4,013 2,115 1,906
Destination 875 875 875 800 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $54,645 $59,645 $72,845 $32,440 $33,000 $33,740
Total Invoice $50,882 $55,532 $67,878 $29,755 $30,323 $30,997

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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: $17,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,842
Model Year201020102010200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$54,645$59,645$72,845$32,440$33,000$33,740
Adjustments for Features-4,725-5,775-6,375-1250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,920$53,870$66,470$32,315$33,000$32,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$685$675
Total Invoice$50,882$55,532$67,878$29,755$30,323$30,997
Adjustments for Features-4,400-5,377-5,940-1150-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,482$50,155$61,938$29,640$30,323$30,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,456$0$683$668

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

Model Year201020102010200820082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
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  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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
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$75   
No leather in second row$-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   
Total Value of Features$9,715$10,765$11,365$5,115$4,990$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$5,775$6,375$125$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,400-5,377-5,940-1150-689

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

Model Year20102008
ModelSLKTaurus X
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length160.7 in200.3 in
Width70.4 in74.9 in
Height51.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested119056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested119056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
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%

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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