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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: $35,955

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $37,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,753

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $35,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,100 $73,700 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $61,473 $68,541 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
AMG Leather Package 2,590        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,250      
Interior Power Package     295    
SYNC     395    
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     895 695 695
Sunroof     960 960 960
Remote start     395 395 395
AMG Leather Package 2,409        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,163      
Interior Power Package     257    
SYNC     344    
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     779 605 605
Sunroof     835 835 835
Remote start     343 343 343
Options (change) 5,885 2,595 6,860 4,045 4,045
Options (change) 5,474 2,414 5,970 3,519 3,519
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $72,980 $77,290 $35,955 $36,200 $37,195
Total Invoice $67,942 $71,950 $32,753 $33,056 $33,952

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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: $31,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,381
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine469hp V8503hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$72,980$77,290$35,955$36,200$37,195
Adjustments for Features-5,165-5,11500-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,815$72,175$35,955$36,200$36,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,360$0$245$350
Total Invoice$67,942$71,950$32,753$33,056$33,952
Adjustments for Features-4,808-4,76200-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,134$67,188$32,753$33,056$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,054$0$303$387

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,005$10,955$5,840$5,840$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$5,115$0$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,808-4,76200-812

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

Model Year20182009
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 Capacity17.4 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 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%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
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%

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