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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: $9,210 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $8,965 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 418 | 418 | 418 | 418 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 4,110 | 4,110 | 2,710 | 1,160 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 3,822 | 3,822 | 2,520 | 1,078 |
| Destination | 685 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $36,535 | $38,235 | $40,435 | $57,535 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $34,035 | $35,616 | $37,662 | $53,687 |
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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: $7,455 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,330 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $36,535 | $38,235 | $40,435 | $57,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,755 | -3,005 | -3,205 | -4,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $34,780 | $35,230 | $37,230 | $53,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $450 | $2,450 | $18,750 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $34,035 | $35,616 | $37,662 | $53,687 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,635 | -2,799 | -2,985 | -3,737 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $32,400 | $32,817 | $34,677 | $49,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $417 | $2,277 | $17,550 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SEL | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,700 | $3,455 | $4,705 | $4,905 | $5,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,755 | $3,005 | $3,205 | $4,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,635 | -2,799 | -2,985 | -3,737 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.4 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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