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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: $47,430 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $725 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,847 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $41 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $42,770 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $40,418 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Navigation system | 795 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Navigation system | 755 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | ||||
| Sunroof | 945 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,480 | 12,480 | 9,680 | 11,020 | 3,785 |
| Options (change) | 11,608 | 11,608 | 9,004 | 10,250 | 3,595 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,155 | $51,375 | $51,130 | $72,525 | $47,430 |
| Total Invoice | $44,847 | $47,842 | $47,614 | $67,630 | $44,888 |
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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: $3,850 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $48,155 | $51,375 | $51,130 | $72,525 | $47,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | -200 | -700 | -3,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,155 | $49,675 | $50,930 | $71,825 | $44,305 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,775 | $23,670 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,847 | $47,842 | $47,614 | $67,630 | $44,888 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -2,958 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,847 | $46,259 | $47,428 | $66,977 | $41,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,412 | $2,581 | $22,130 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,145 | $5,845 | $4,345 | $4,845 | $7,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $200 | $700 | $3,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -2,958 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,970 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 73% |
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