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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: $46,435 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $15,000 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,943 Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| Difference: $13,257 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,000 | $59,200 | $42,770 |
| Base Invoice | $43,710 | $55,056 | $40,418 |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,490 | 4,490 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,390 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 3,790 | 3,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,175 | 4,175 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,153 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 3,525 | 3,525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Navigation system | 755 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,510 | 9,350 | 2,790 |
| Options (change) | 12,565 | 8,696 | 2,650 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 875 |
| Total Price | $61,435 | $69,475 | $46,435 |
| Total Invoice | $57,200 | $64,677 | $43,943 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,838 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 500, 11 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $61,435 | $69,475 | $46,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,820 | -5,620 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,615 | $63,855 | $46,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,240 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,200 | $64,677 | $43,943 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,419 | -5,232 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,781 | $59,445 | $43,943 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,664 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | Taurus |
| Trim | SLK300 | SLK350 | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,965 | $12,765 | $7,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,820 | $5,620 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,419 | -5,232 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | SLK | Taurus |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,242 lb. | 3,970 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 1000 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 34% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 18% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 11% |
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