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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $19,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $21,127 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Heated mirrors 35        
Sunroof 895        
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Heated mirrors 31        
Sunroof 797        
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 3,660 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200
Options (change) 3,258 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045
Destination 685 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,325 $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025
Total Invoice $25,070 $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837

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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: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,736
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$27,325$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,380-10,605-9,755-10,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$38,445$43,710$59,860$64,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,265$21,415$25,675
Total Invoice$25,070$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837
Adjustments for Features0-7,805-9,875-9,081-10,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$35,806$40,702$55,725$59,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,896$19,919$23,880

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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    
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 moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
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
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
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
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, 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
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
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$2,775$11,155$13,380$12,530$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,380$10,605$9,755$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,805-9,875-9,081-10,151

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

Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.8 in
Length197.6 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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