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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,665 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $8,645 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,631 Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $8,709 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | 895 | |||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 240 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | ||||||
| SYNC | 395 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | 1,855 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | 779 | |||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | 209 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | ||||||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | ||||||
| SYNC | 344 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,445 | 8,445 | 6,450 | 4,730 | 5,570 | 2,955 | 2,955 |
| Options (change) | 7,854 | 7,854 | 5,999 | 4,398 | 4,848 | 2,571 | 2,571 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $43,310 | $45,220 | $47,315 | $65,905 | $34,665 | $35,110 | $36,105 |
| Total Invoice | $40,340 | $42,116 | $44,065 | $61,499 | $31,631 | $32,108 | $33,004 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,320 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $43,310 | $45,220 | $47,315 | $65,905 | $34,665 | $35,110 | $36,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -675 | -670 | -670 | -1,560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,310 | $44,045 | $45,865 | $65,230 | $33,995 | $34,440 | $34,545 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $735 | $2,555 | $21,920 | $0 | $445 | $550 |
| Total Invoice | $40,340 | $42,116 | $44,065 | $61,499 | $31,631 | $32,108 | $33,004 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -630 | -611 | -613 | -1,426 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,340 | $41,022 | $42,715 | $60,869 | $31,020 | $31,495 | $31,578 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $682 | $2,375 | $20,529 | $0 | $475 | $558 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,445 | $5,620 | $5,895 | $5,120 | $5,115 | $5,115 | $6,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $675 | $670 | $670 | $1,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -630 | -611 | -613 | -1,426 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 4,034 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 26% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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