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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: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,856

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $36,254 $35,712 $45,189
Multicontour seats 595    
Package 302A / 402A 3,000    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Rear spoiler   300 300
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Multicontour seats 531    
Package 302A / 402A 2,678    
Navigation system 710    
Sunroof 888    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Rear spoiler   279 279
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,385 12,150 9,450
Options (change) 4,807 11,299 8,788
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $45,480 $51,475 $58,965
Total Invoice $41,856 $47,936 $54,902

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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: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,870
Model Year201320152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,480$51,475$58,965
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,480$51,250$56,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190
Total Invoice$41,856$47,936$54,902
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,856$47,726$52,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825

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

Model Year201320152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,670$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,351

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

Model Year20132015
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.8 in
Length202.9 in184.5 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197568%
Total Not Requested95032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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