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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,105 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| Difference: $21,615 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,525 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| Difference: $20,557 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $25,388 |
| Premium II Package | 3,650 | 3,650 | 1,400 | |
| Heating Package | 970 | 970 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,995 |
| CD changer, remote | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Stability control | 495 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,394 | 3,394 | 1,302 | |
| Heating Package | 902 | 902 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,736 |
| CD changer, remote | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Satellite radio | 170 | |||
| Stability control | 431 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,595 | 8,595 | 5,375 | 2,685 |
| Options (change) | 7,991 | 7,991 | 4,997 | 2,337 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,720 | $56,770 | $69,950 | $31,105 |
| Total Invoice | $49,082 | $52,848 | $65,197 | $28,525 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,465 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,831 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $52,720 | $56,770 | $69,950 | $31,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,150 | -6,150 | -7,450 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,570 | $50,620 | $62,500 | $31,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $15,930 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,082 | $52,848 | $65,197 | $28,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,726 | -5,725 | -6,944 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,356 | $47,123 | $58,253 | $28,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $14,897 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,775 | $9,775 | $11,075 | $3,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,150 | $6,150 | $7,450 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,726 | -5,725 | -6,944 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | SLK | Taurus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 58% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 58% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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