Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2010

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $19,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,186

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $18,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassTaurus
TrimC55SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $37,770
Base Invoice $50,639 $34,663
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500  
Navigation system 2,210 1,450
Package 402B   2,800
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465  
Navigation system 2,055 1,262
Package 402B   2,436
Options (change) 5,880 4,250
Options (change) 5,468 3,698
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,405 $42,845
Total Invoice $58,182 $39,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,196
Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassTaurus
TrimC55SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$62,405$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,405$40,440
Total Invoice$58,182$39,186
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,182$36,986

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

Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassTaurus
TrimC55SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200

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

Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length178.4 in202.9 in
Width68.0 in76.2 in
Height55.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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