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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: $10,910 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,500 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||
| Difference: $10,677 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $35,300 | $39,750 | $57,350 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $32,829 | $36,968 | $53,336 | $25,388 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,290 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 195 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Stability control | 495 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Universal Media Interface | 1,200 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 170 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | ||||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||||
| Stability control | 431 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,660 | 8,660 | 4,960 | 2,010 | 3,805 |
| Options (change) | 8,054 | 8,054 | 4,613 | 1,870 | 3,312 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $43,135 | $44,835 | $45,585 | $62,335 | $32,225 |
| Total Invoice | $40,177 | $41,758 | $42,456 | $58,181 | $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: $9,315 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,191 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $43,135 | $44,835 | $45,585 | $62,335 | $32,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,595 | -2,770 | -1,820 | -855 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,540 | $42,065 | $43,765 | $61,480 | $32,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,225 | $19,940 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $40,177 | $41,758 | $42,456 | $58,181 | $29,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,486 | -2,580 | -1,695 | -798 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,691 | $39,178 | $40,761 | $57,383 | $29,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,070 | $18,692 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,570 | $6,745 | $5,795 | $4,830 | $3,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,595 | $2,770 | $1,820 | $855 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,486 | -2,580 | -1,695 | -798 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,644 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 60% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 60% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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