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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: $42,845 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $2,820 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| Difference: $3,343 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,770 | $33,600 | $39,750 | $57,350 |
| Base Invoice | $34,663 | $31,248 | $36,968 | $53,336 |
| Package 402B | 2,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,450 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Rearview camera | 450 | 450 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Package 402B | 2,436 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,262 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Rearview camera | 418 | 418 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,250 | 11,190 | 8,590 | 4,275 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 10,406 | 7,988 | 3,976 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $42,845 | $45,665 | $49,215 | $64,600 |
| Total Invoice | $39,186 | $42,529 | $45,831 | $60,287 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,815 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,845 | $45,665 | $49,215 | $64,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,355 | -640 | -1,890 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,490 | $45,025 | $47,325 | $64,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,300 | $19,575 |
| Total Invoice | $39,186 | $42,529 | $45,831 | $60,287 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,068 | -596 | -1,760 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,118 | $41,933 | $44,071 | $60,287 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,138 | $18,354 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,360 | $4,645 | $5,895 | $4,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,355 | $640 | $1,890 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,068 | -596 | -1,760 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 56% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 20% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
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% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
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