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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,280

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,682

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFocusFocus
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $14,508 $15,727
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 195 195
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680   115 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430    
Deluxe Package           395  
Driver's Group           415  
SYNC           395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)           385 385
Universal garage door opener           455 455
Leather seating surfaces           695 695
CD changer, in-dash           350 350
Sunroof           625 625
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 170 170
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633   100 100
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400    
Deluxe Package           344  
Driver's Group           361  
SYNC           344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)           335 335
Universal garage door opener           396 396
Leather seating surfaces           605 605
CD changer, in-dash           305 305
Sunroof           544 544
Options (change) 5,135 5,135 5,135 5,135 2,385 4,025 2,820
Options (change) 4,777 4,777 4,777 4,777 2,218 3,504 2,455
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $35,110 $38,860 $43,460 $44,060 $58,910 $20,280 $20,415
Total Invoice $32,708 $36,196 $40,474 $41,032 $54,932 $18,682 $18,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,214
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFocusFocus
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$35,110$38,860$43,460$44,060$58,910$20,280$20,415
Adjustments for Features-3,035-4,260-3,835-5,060-5,2350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$34,600$39,625$39,000$53,675$20,280$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,600$65$0
Total Invoice$32,708$36,196$40,474$41,032$54,932$18,682$18,852
Adjustments for Features-2,827-3,968-3,572-4,712-4,8810-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,881$32,228$36,902$36,320$50,051$18,682$18,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,439$20,170$15$0

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassFocusFocus
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
5-speed manual     $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags    $300  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  
Voice control for audio system     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$3,780$5,005$4,580$5,805$5,980$745$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$4,260$3,835$5,060$5,235$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,827-3,968-3,572-4,712-4,8810-185

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

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in102.9 in
Length178.4 in175.0 in
Width68.0 in66.7 in
Height55.6 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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