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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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.
Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,435 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $12,910 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,301 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $12,724 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | ||||||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 240 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | ||||||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 209 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,340 | 3,725 | 3,430 | 9,020 | 6,320 | 6,610 | 4,020 |
| Options (change) | 5,518 | 3,241 | 2,984 | 8,388 | 5,877 | 6,147 | 3,738 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,435 | $35,880 | $36,580 | $48,345 | $55,835 | $71,435 | $76,845 |
| Total Invoice | $32,301 | $32,778 | $33,417 | $45,025 | $51,991 | $66,499 | $71,530 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,295 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,426 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,435 | $35,880 | $36,580 | $48,345 | $55,835 | $71,435 | $76,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -640 | -4,615 | -6,915 | -5,665 | -6,815 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,435 | $35,880 | $35,940 | $43,730 | $48,920 | $65,770 | $70,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $445 | $505 | $0 | $5,190 | $22,040 | $26,300 |
| Total Invoice | $32,301 | $32,778 | $33,417 | $45,025 | $51,991 | $66,499 | $71,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -585 | -4,298 | -6,439 | -5,274 | -6,344 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,301 | $32,778 | $32,832 | $40,727 | $45,552 | $61,225 | $65,186 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $477 | $531 | $0 | $4,825 | $20,498 | $24,459 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,340 | $6,340 | $6,980 | $10,955 | $13,255 | $12,005 | $13,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $640 | $4,615 | $6,915 | $5,665 | $6,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -585 | -4,298 | -6,439 | -5,274 | -6,344 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus X | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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