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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,580

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $20,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,938

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $19,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $27,620
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $25,388
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  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Analog clock 250 250    
Limited Convenience Package       475
Navigation system       1,995
Satellite radio       195
Stability control       495
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  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Analog clock 233 233    
Limited Convenience Package       413
Navigation system       1,736
Satellite radio       170
Stability control       431
Options (change) 8,210 7,440 4,600 3,160
Options (change) 7,637 6,921 4,279 2,750
Destination 905 905 905 800
Total Price $52,015 $63,745 $73,495 $31,580
Total Invoice $48,439 $59,348 $68,415 $28,938

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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: $12,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,121
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$52,015$63,745$73,495$31,580
Adjustments for Features-7,925-9,075-10,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$54,670$63,320$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,230$0
Total Invoice$48,439$59,348$68,415$28,938
Adjustments for Features-7,380-8,449-9,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,059$50,899$58,943$28,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$17,884$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$12,065$13,165$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,925$9,075$10,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,380-8,449-9,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
ModelSLKTaurus
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length162.8 in200.4 in
Width71.5 in74.5 in
Height51.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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