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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.
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Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,240 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $5,490 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,530 Ford Taurus SHO | ||||||
| Difference: $5,854 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,770 | $39,500 | $46,050 | $52,000 | $65,200 | $72,800 |
| Base Invoice | $34,663 | $36,735 | $42,827 | $48,360 | $60,636 | $67,704 |
| Package 402B | 2,800 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,450 | |||||
| Remote start | 395 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | 625 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 310 | 310 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | |||||
| Premium 3 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||||
| designo Package | 3,100 | 500 | ||||
| Package 402B | 2,436 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,262 | |||||
| Remote start | 344 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | 581 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,209 | 1,209 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,907 | 1,907 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 288 | 288 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | |||||
| Premium 3 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | ||||
| designo Package | 2,883 | 465 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,645 | 8,305 | 8,305 | 6,035 | 8,640 | 6,040 |
| Options (change) | 4,042 | 7,724 | 7,724 | 5,613 | 8,036 | 5,618 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $43,240 | $48,730 | $51,237 | $58,960 | $74,765 | $79,765 |
| Total Invoice | $39,530 | $45,384 | $47,433 | $54,898 | $69,597 | $74,247 |
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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: $4,920 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $43,240 | $48,730 | $51,237 | $58,960 | $74,765 | $79,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -570 | -2,095 | -3,345 | -4,010 | -4,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,240 | $48,160 | $49,142 | $55,615 | $70,755 | $75,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $982 | $7,455 | $22,595 | $26,895 |
| Total Invoice | $39,530 | $45,384 | $47,433 | $54,898 | $69,597 | $74,247 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -531 | -1,939 | -3,115 | -3,733 | -4,384 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,530 | $44,853 | $45,494 | $51,783 | $65,864 | $69,863 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $641 | $6,930 | $21,011 | $25,010 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | SHO | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Safety key | $5 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 6 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,160 | $7,730 | $9,255 | $10,505 | $11,170 | $11,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $570 | $2,095 | $3,345 | $4,010 | $4,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -531 | -1,939 | -3,115 | -3,733 | -4,384 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,418 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 | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2175 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 31% |
| 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
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 68% |
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