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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,960

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,888

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $9,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500          
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 295 295  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660      
Wood trim         0 0      
AMG Leather Package           3,090      
Interior Convenience Group             595    
Interior Power Package             295    
SYNC             395    
Navigation system             1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio             195    
Heated front seats             240    
Leather seating surfaces             895    
Sunroof             960 960 960
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325          
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 257 257  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614      
Wood trim         0 0      
AMG Leather Package           2,874      
Interior Convenience Group             518    
Interior Power Package             257    
SYNC             344    
Navigation system             1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio             170    
Heated front seats             209    
Leather seating surfaces             779    
Sunroof             835 835 835
Options (change) 9,390 8,420 9,390 8,420 6,890 8,230 5,865 3,250 2,955
Options (change) 8,733 7,831 8,733 7,831 6,408 7,654 5,105 2,828 2,571
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $45,065 $44,515 $48,285 $47,725 $48,340 $69,735 $34,960 $35,405 $36,105
Total Invoice $41,972 $41,461 $44,967 $44,446 $45,018 $65,034 $31,888 $32,365 $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: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,847
Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,065$44,515$48,285$47,725$48,340$69,735$34,960$35,405$36,105
Adjustments for Features-1,305-780-3,005-2,480-1,705-2,20500-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,760$43,735$45,280$45,245$46,635$67,530$34,960$35,405$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,795$0$445$505
Total Invoice$41,972$41,461$44,967$44,446$45,018$65,034$31,888$32,365$33,004
Adjustments for Features-1,215-726-2,799-2,310-1,588-2,05600-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,757$40,735$42,168$42,136$43,430$62,978$31,888$32,365$32,419
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,433$1,401$2,695$22,243$0$477$531

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic      $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700     
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250   
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor      $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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
Roof rails      $250$250$250
Second-row high console        $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear wiper      $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices      $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100      
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat      $150$150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250   
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
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Stowable third row seats      $600$600$600
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100   
Total Value of Features$5,870$5,345$7,570$7,045$6,270$6,770$4,565$4,565$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$780$3,005$2,480$1,705$2,205$0$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,215-726-2,799-2,310-1,588-2,05600-585

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in200.3 in
Width69.7 in74.9 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.485.2 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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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