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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $35,025 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033
Adaptive cruise control 1,195        
Package 402A 3,100        
Navigation system 1,550        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Adaptive cruise control 1,040        
Package 402A 2,697        
Navigation system 1,349        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409  
Special order charge   233 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 5,845 14,780 14,780 11,980 12,630
Options (change) 5,086 13,747 13,747 11,143 11,747
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,795 $51,505 $55,105 $55,005 $75,505
Total Invoice $40,906 $47,966 $51,314 $51,221 $70,405

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,795$51,505$55,105$55,005$75,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-3,185-1,685-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$50,170$51,920$53,320$73,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,150$23,525
Total Invoice$40,906$47,966$51,314$51,221$70,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,243-2,966-1,569-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$46,723$48,348$49,652$68,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,929$21,994

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

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,730$8,580$7,080$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$3,185$1,685$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,243-2,966-1,569-1,688

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

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length202.9 in180.7 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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