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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: $41,410 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||
| Difference: $1,435 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||
| Difference: $616 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $37,770 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $34,663 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Package 402B | 2,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,450 | |||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Package 402B | 2,436 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,262 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,985 | 7,585 | 5,765 | 4,250 |
| Options (change) | 8,357 | 7,055 | 5,361 | 3,698 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,410 | $45,310 | $62,140 | $42,845 |
| Total Invoice | $38,570 | $42,197 | $57,970 | $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: $2,105 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,622 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $41,410 | $45,310 | $62,140 | $42,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -1,750 | -3,540 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,410 | $43,860 | $60,390 | $39,305 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,450 | $18,980 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,570 | $42,197 | $57,970 | $39,186 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -3,238 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,570 | $40,847 | $56,337 | $35,948 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,277 | $17,767 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,355 | $3,805 | $4,105 | $5,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $3,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -3,238 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 15% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 48% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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