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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: $34,270

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $14,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,346

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $13,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150          
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520          
Blind spot warning system 550 550            
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720      
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480      
AMG Leather Package       2,590        
Wood trim         0      
SYNC           395    
Interior Power Package           295    
Interior Convenience Package           595    
Navigation system           1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio           195 195 195
Heated front seats           240 240  
Leather seating surfaces           895    
Sunroof           960 960 960
Power liftgate           475 475  
Remote start           395 395 395
Limited Ultimate Package               825
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000          
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414          
Blind spot warning system 512 512            
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669      
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376      
AMG Leather Package       2,409        
Wood trim         0      
SYNC           344    
Interior Power Package           257    
Interior Convenience Package           518    
Navigation system           1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio           170 170 170
Heated front seats           209 209  
Leather seating surfaces           779    
Sunroof           835 835 835
Power liftgate           413 413  
Remote start           343 343 343
Limited Ultimate Package               718
Options (change) 8,700 8,700 6,720 5,640 3,050 6,440 4,260 4,370
Options (change) 8,091 8,091 6,250 5,245 2,836 5,604 3,706 3,802
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 800 800 800
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,575 $51,072 $58,445 $71,815 $77,225 $34,270 $34,830 $35,920
Total Invoice $45,240 $47,279 $54,419 $66,853 $71,884 $31,346 $31,914 $32,893

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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: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,989
Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,575$51,072$58,445$71,815$77,225$34,270$34,830$35,920
Adjustments for Features-4,315-5,840-6,990-5,665-7,015-1250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,260$45,232$51,455$66,150$70,210$34,145$34,830$34,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,195$21,890$25,950$0$685$825
Total Invoice$45,240$47,279$54,419$66,853$71,884$31,346$31,914$32,893
Adjustments for Features-4,019-5,406-6,508-5,274-6,530-1140-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,221$41,873$47,911$61,579$65,354$31,232$31,914$32,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$652$6,690$20,358$24,133$0$682$791

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

Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic     $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0   
AWD  $1700     
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50$50
Power liftgate     $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals     $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start     $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor     $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Roof rails     $250$250$250
Second-row high console       $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0      
6 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter    $0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding     $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector     $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300     
Folding passenger seat     $150$150$150
Heated second row seats       $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats     $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300   
Wood trim    $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,655$12,180$13,330$12,005$13,355$6,465$6,340$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$5,840$6,990$5,665$7,015$125$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,019-5,406-6,508-5,274-6,530-1140-870

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

Model Year20162008
ModelC-ClassTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.8 in112.9 in
Length184.5 in200.3 in
Width71.3 in74.9 in
Height56.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.647.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.685.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
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%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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