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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: $31,215

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $17,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,733

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $16,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $26,200 $34,750
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $24,170 $32,058
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Wood trim   0 0    
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package       695 695
Comfort Package       650 650
Electronics Package       2,340 2,340
Rear spoiler       295 0
Rearview camera       240 240
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Wood trim   0 0    
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888    
Reverse Sensing & Security Package       621 621
Comfort Package       581 581
Electronics Package       2,088 2,088
Rear spoiler       264 0
Rearview camera       214 214
Options (change) 10,175 8,180 11,050 4,220 3,925
Options (change) 9,463 7,608 10,277 3,768 3,504
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,270 $51,425 $75,055 $31,215 $39,470
Total Invoice $44,953 $47,887 $69,982 $28,733 $36,357

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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: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,469
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8305hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$48,270$51,425$75,055$31,215$39,470
Adjustments for Features-6,175-6,375-7,2750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,095$45,050$67,780$31,215$39,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$25,685$0$7,980
Total Invoice$44,953$47,887$69,982$28,733$36,357
Adjustments for Features-5,751-5,936-6,7830-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,202$41,951$63,199$28,733$36,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,749$23,997$0$7,371

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

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMustangMustang
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,730$7,930$8,830$1,555$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$6,375$7,275$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,751-5,936-6,7830-253

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length180.7 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height54.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

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