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Ford Taurus 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.
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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,430 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $5,745 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $4,638 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,770 | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 |
| Base Invoice | $40,418 | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 |
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 795 | ||||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||||
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,950 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,950 | 1,250 | |||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | ||||
| Navigation system | 755 | ||||
| Sunroof | 945 | ||||
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | 2,837 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |
| Leather Seating Package | 1,814 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,814 | 1,163 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,785 | 11,930 | 10,320 | 11,690 | 9,250 |
| Options (change) | 3,595 | 11,098 | 9,600 | 10,874 | 8,605 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $47,430 | $53,175 | $64,715 | $78,785 | $83,945 |
| Total Invoice | $44,888 | $49,526 | $60,257 | $73,342 | $78,141 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,427 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $47,430 | $53,175 | $64,715 | $78,785 | $83,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,300 | -3,925 | -2,775 | -3,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,430 | $51,875 | $60,790 | $76,010 | $80,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,915 | $24,135 | $28,595 |
| Total Invoice | $44,888 | $49,526 | $60,257 | $73,342 | $78,141 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,211 | -3,655 | -2,583 | -3,235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,888 | $48,315 | $56,602 | $70,759 | $74,906 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,287 | $22,444 | $26,591 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,570 | $8,870 | $11,495 | $10,345 | $11,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,300 | $3,925 | $2,775 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,211 | -3,655 | -2,583 | -3,235 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,970 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Premium Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 43% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Polished alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| 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% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
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