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Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,655

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelFreestarC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $27,162 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Stability Control 595          
Obstacle detection, rear 200          
Power passenger seat 305          
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695          
Premium Package 375          
Console without shifter 150          
Heated front seats 245 680 680 680 680  
Memory system, driver seat 425          
Power-adjustable pedals 150          
CD changer, in-dash 255          
Power driver seat   600 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420 430
Stability Control 506          
Obstacle detection, rear 170          
Power passenger seat 259          
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591          
Premium Package 319          
Console without shifter 128          
Heated front seats 208 633 633 633 633  
Memory system, driver seat 362          
Power-adjustable pedals 128          
CD changer, in-dash 217          
Power driver seat   558 558      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391 400
Options (change) 3,395 2,680 2,680 2,080 2,080 1,120
Options (change) 2,888 2,494 2,494 1,936 1,936 1,042
Destination 730 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,700 $32,655 $36,405 $40,405 $41,005 $57,645
Total Invoice $30,780 $30,425 $33,913 $37,633 $38,191 $53,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Freestar Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelFreestarC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,700$32,655$36,405$40,405$41,005$57,645
Adjustments for Features-4,0350-1,225-300-1,525-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$32,655$35,180$40,105$39,480$54,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,665
Total Invoice$30,780$30,425$33,913$37,633$38,191$53,756
Adjustments for Features-3,6850-1,141-279-1,420-3,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,095$30,425$32,772$37,354$36,771$50,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,230

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelFreestarC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    $150
Compass$0     
Conversation mirror$25     
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0     
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$7,140$3,105$4,330$3,405$4,630$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0$1,225$300$1,525$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6850-1,141-279-1,420-3,101

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelFreestarC-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in106.9 in
Length201.0 in178.4 in
Width76.4 in68.0 in
Height70.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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