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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: $32,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $25,388 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Limited Convenience Package 475            
Navigation system 1,995            
Sunroof 895            
Stability control 495            
Satellite radio 195            
Sunshade, rear 225            
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Wood trim             0
Limited Convenience Package 413            
Navigation system 1,736            
Sunroof 779            
Stability control 431            
Satellite radio 170            
Sunshade, rear 196            
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409  
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233  
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,280 9,490 8,520 9,490 8,520 6,990 7,640
Options (change) 3,725 8,826 7,924 8,826 7,924 6,501 7,105
Destination 800 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,700 $46,215 $45,695 $49,815 $49,295 $50,015 $70,515
Total Invoice $29,913 $43,045 $42,562 $46,393 $45,910 $46,579 $65,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,007
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,700$46,215$45,695$49,815$49,295$50,015$70,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-2,830-5,205-4,680-3,705-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$42,860$42,865$44,610$44,615$46,310$66,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5$1,750$1,755$3,450$23,625
Total Invoice$29,913$43,045$42,562$46,393$45,910$46,579$65,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-2,636-4,847-4,359-3,450-3,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,913$39,920$39,926$41,546$41,551$43,129$62,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6$1,626$1,631$3,209$22,085

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

Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$5,995$5,470$7,845$7,320$6,345$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$2,830$5,205$4,680$3,705$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,125-2,636-4,847-4,359-3,450-3,758

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

Model Year20082014
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length200.4 in180.7 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height61.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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