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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,225 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $5,695 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,500 Ford Taurus Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $5,821 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 | $25,388 |
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 195 |
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,995 |
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||
| Premium Package | 925 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | |||||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||||
| Stability control | 495 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | |
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 170 |
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,736 |
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | ||
| Premium Package | 860 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | |||||
| Sunroof | 779 | |||||
| Stability control | 431 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,945 | 7,945 | 7,345 | 7,345 | 5,090 | 3,805 |
| Options (change) | 7,390 | 7,390 | 6,832 | 6,832 | 4,733 | 3,312 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $37,920 | $41,670 | $45,670 | $46,270 | $61,615 | $32,225 |
| Total Invoice | $35,321 | $38,809 | $42,529 | $43,087 | $57,447 | $29,500 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,022 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $37,920 | $41,670 | $45,670 | $46,270 | $61,615 | $32,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -2,100 | -220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,920 | $40,445 | $45,370 | $44,745 | $59,515 | $32,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $21,595 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,321 | $38,809 | $42,529 | $43,087 | $57,447 | $29,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,958 | -201 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,321 | $37,668 | $42,250 | $41,667 | $55,489 | $29,299 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $20,168 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,530 | $3,755 | $2,830 | $4,055 | $4,630 | $2,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $2,100 | $220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,958 | -201 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 35% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 35% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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