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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X 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 SLK vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,000 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $18,410 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,053 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $17,754 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $43,525 | $56,225 | $68,925 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $40,478 | $52,289 | $64,100 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | 2,590 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 295 | 295 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | 895 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,409 | 2,409 | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 257 | 257 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | 779 | ||||
| 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) | 7,960 | 7,190 | 4,600 | 4,905 | 2,290 | 1,995 |
| Options (change) | 7,404 | 6,688 | 4,279 | 4,270 | 1,993 | 1,736 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $52,410 | $64,340 | $74,450 | $34,000 | $34,445 | $35,145 |
| Total Invoice | $48,807 | $59,902 | $69,304 | $31,053 | $31,530 | $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: $11,960 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,747 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $52,410 | $64,340 | $74,450 | $34,000 | $34,445 | $35,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,450 | -7,600 | -8,725 | 0 | 0 | -640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,960 | $56,740 | $65,725 | $34,000 | $34,445 | $34,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,780 | $19,765 | $0 | $445 | $505 |
| Total Invoice | $48,807 | $59,902 | $69,304 | $31,053 | $31,530 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,007 | -7,076 | -8,122 | 0 | 0 | -586 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,800 | $52,826 | $61,182 | $31,053 | $31,530 | $31,583 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,026 | $18,382 | $0 | $477 | $530 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $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 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $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 | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $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 | |||
| 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 | $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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,465 | $12,615 | $13,740 | $5,015 | $5,015 | $5,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,450 | $7,600 | $8,725 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,007 | -7,076 | -8,122 | 0 | 0 | -586 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | Taurus X |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.4 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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