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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $5,840 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $5,829 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| 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 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||||
| Sunroof | 797 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| 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) | 3,660 | 3,190 | 3,190 | 3,190 | 3,190 | 1,120 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 2,968 | 2,968 | 2,968 | 2,968 | 1,042 |
| Destination | 685 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $33,165 | $36,915 | $41,515 | $42,115 | $57,645 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $30,899 | $34,387 | $38,665 | $39,223 | $53,756 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,497 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $33,165 | $36,915 | $41,515 | $42,115 | $57,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,430 | -2,655 | -2,230 | -3,455 | -3,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $31,735 | $34,260 | $39,285 | $38,660 | $53,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,550 | $6,925 | $22,080 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $30,899 | $34,387 | $38,665 | $39,223 | $53,756 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,332 | -2,473 | -2,077 | -3,218 | -3,572 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $29,567 | $31,914 | $36,588 | $36,005 | $50,184 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,347 | $7,021 | $6,438 | $20,617 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,050 | $3,480 | $4,705 | $4,280 | $5,505 | $5,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,430 | $2,655 | $2,230 | $3,455 | $3,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,332 | -2,473 | -2,077 | -3,218 | -3,572 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
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