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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: $34,385 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $10,130 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $10,068 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,670 | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $28,053 | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| 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 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| 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 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 9,390 | 8,420 | 9,390 | 8,420 | 6,890 | 8,230 |
| Options (change) | 2,515 | 8,733 | 7,831 | 8,733 | 7,831 | 6,408 | 7,654 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $34,385 | $45,065 | $44,515 | $48,285 | $47,725 | $48,340 | $69,735 |
| Total Invoice | $31,393 | $41,972 | $41,461 | $44,967 | $44,446 | $45,018 | $65,034 |
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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: $7,950 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,038 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,385 | $45,065 | $44,515 | $48,285 | $47,725 | $48,340 | $69,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,705 | -2,180 | -4,405 | -3,880 | -3,105 | -3,605 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,385 | $42,360 | $42,335 | $43,880 | $43,845 | $45,235 | $66,130 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,510 | $2,900 | $23,795 |
| Total Invoice | $31,393 | $41,972 | $41,461 | $44,967 | $44,446 | $45,018 | $65,034 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,519 | -2,030 | -4,102 | -3,613 | -2,892 | -3,362 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,393 | $39,453 | $39,431 | $40,865 | $40,833 | $42,126 | $61,672 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22 | $0 | $1,434 | $1,402 | $2,695 | $22,241 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 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 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic 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 | |||||
| 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 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,815 | $5,520 | $4,995 | $7,220 | $6,695 | $5,920 | $6,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,705 | $2,180 | $4,405 | $3,880 | $3,105 | $3,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,519 | -2,030 | -4,102 | -3,613 | -2,892 | -3,362 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,644 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
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