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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,895

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $176,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,832

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $164,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSLS AMGTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGTSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $208,000 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $193,440 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Interior Power Package   295    
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   895 695 695
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Interior Power Package   257    
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   779 605 605
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Options (change) 0 5,800 2,985 2,690
Options (change) 0 5,049 2,598 2,341
Destination 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $211,025 $34,895 $35,140 $35,840
Total Invoice $196,465 $31,832 $32,135 $32,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $167,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157,027
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSLS AMGTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGTSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine583hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$211,025$34,895$35,140$35,840
Adjustments for Features-8,17000-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$202,855$34,895$35,140$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245$305
Total Invoice$196,465$31,832$32,135$32,774
Adjustments for Features-7,60600-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$188,859$31,832$32,135$32,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$357

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelSLS AMGTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGTSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Power convertible top$4000   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$14,035$5,865$5,865$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,170$0$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,60600-585

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142009
ModelSLS AMGTaurus X
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.5 in112.9 in
Length182.6 in200.3 in
Width76.3 in74.9 in
Height49.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.185.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

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

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