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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: $33,490

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $16,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $30,670
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $28,053
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 2 Package     3,050  
Navigation system       1,995
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 2 Package     2,837  
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 2,140 1,370 3,770 1,995
Options (change) 1,991 1,275 3,507 1,736
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $50,065 $61,495 $77,295 $33,490
Total Invoice $46,626 $57,256 $71,950 $30,614

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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: $9,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,218
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,065$61,495$77,295$33,490
Adjustments for Features-7,295-8,160-10,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,770$53,335$66,645$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,875$0
Total Invoice$46,626$57,256$71,950$30,614
Adjustments for Features-6,794-7,598-9,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,832$49,658$62,036$30,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,204$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKTaurus
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
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
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,885$12,750$15,240$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,295$8,160$10,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,794-7,598-9,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162009
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 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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