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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,910

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,276

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $13,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFive Hundred
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $26,380
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $24,242
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Safety Package           595
Traction control           195
Sunroof           895
Universal garage door opener           150
Navigation system           1,995
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Safety Package           518
Traction control           170
Sunroof           779
Universal garage door opener           131
Navigation system           1,736
Options (change) 3,875 3,875 2,965 3,935 1,345 3,830
Options (change) 3,604 3,604 2,758 3,660 1,251 3,334
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 700
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,120 $48,727 $57,360 $71,030 $76,040 $30,910
Total Invoice $42,032 $45,103 $53,415 $66,128 $70,787 $28,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,131
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFive Hundred
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8203hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-18
Total Price$45,120$48,727$57,360$71,030$76,040$30,910
Adjustments for Features-4,965-6,390-8,265-8,265-8,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$42,337$49,095$62,765$67,825$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,182$8,940$22,610$27,670$0
Total Invoice$42,032$45,103$53,415$66,128$70,787$28,276
Adjustments for Features-4,625-5,915-7,697-7,695-7,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$39,188$45,718$58,433$63,140$28,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,781$8,311$21,026$25,733$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFive Hundred
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,205$11,080$11,080$11,030$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$6,390$8,265$8,265$8,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-5,915-7,697-7,695-7,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20182006
ModelC-ClassFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.9 in
Length184.5 in200.7 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.8 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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