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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $35,035 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Package 402A 3,100      
Navigation system 1,550      
Premium II Package   2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550  
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Wood trim       0
Package 402A 2,697      
Navigation system 1,349      
Premium II Package   2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442  
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,650 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 4,046 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 795 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,600 $41,410 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $39,876 $38,570 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,977
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,600$41,410$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-3,5900-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$41,410$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$39,876$38,570$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,2830-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,593$38,570$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$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
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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 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$5,945$2,355$3,805$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2830-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length202.9 in182.3 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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