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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $40,418 $35,712 $45,189
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,785 14,400 11,700
Options (change) 3,595 13,391 10,880
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,430 $53,725 $61,215
Total Invoice $44,888 $50,028 $56,994

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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: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,325
Model Year201820152015
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)?, 7590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,430$53,725$61,215
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$52,850$58,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190
Total Invoice$44,888$50,028$56,994
Adjustments for Features0-815-2,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,888$49,213$54,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825

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

Model Year201820152015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,670$8,545$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-815-2,956

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

Model Year20182015
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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 support0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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 support0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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