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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,520

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $19,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $17,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Wood trim   0 0      
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030      
Pony Package       1,195    
Interior Upgrade Package       450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces       695 695  
Front side airbags       370 370 370
Rear spoiler         0 0
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669      
Wood trim   0 0      
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888      
Pony Package       1,040    
Interior Upgrade Package       392 392 392
Leather seating surfaces       605 605  
Front side airbags       322 322 322
Rear spoiler         0 0
Options (change) 4,465 2,470 5,340 2,710 1,515 820
Options (change) 4,152 2,297 4,966 2,359 1,319 714
Destination 875 875 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $42,560 $45,715 $69,345 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860
Total Invoice $39,642 $42,576 $64,671 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,313
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$42,560$45,715$69,345$23,520$27,375$27,860
Adjustments for Features-7,160-7,360-8,2600-75-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,400$38,355$61,085$23,520$27,300$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$25,685$0$3,780$4,015
Total Invoice$39,642$42,576$64,671$21,660$25,165$25,622
Adjustments for Features-6,669-6,855-7,7030-69-299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,973$35,721$56,968$21,660$25,096$25,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,748$23,995$0$3,436$3,663

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

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manual   $0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
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, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,655$8,855$9,755$1,495$1,570$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,160$7,360$8,260$0$75$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,669-6,855-7,7030-69-299

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

Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length180.7 in187.6 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height54.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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 seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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