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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: $47,180

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,652

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $40,182 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 995        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Navigation system 755        
Sunroof 945        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 3,785 12,480 12,480 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 3,595 11,608 11,608 9,004 10,250
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,180 $48,155 $51,375 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $44,652 $44,847 $47,842 $47,614 $67,630

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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: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6201hp I4228hp 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)245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,180$48,155$51,375$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,055$48,155$49,675$50,930$71,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$44,652$44,847$47,842$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-2,9580-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,694$44,847$46,259$47,428$66,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581$22,130

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

Model Year20172012201220122012
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    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
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    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,270$4,145$5,845$4,345$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9580-1,583-186-653

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,970 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%

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