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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: $32,700 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $9,385 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,913 Ford Taurus Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $9,307 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,350 | $35,770 | $38,950 | $39,360 | $41,400 | $59,800 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $32,876 | $33,266 | $36,224 | $36,605 | $38,502 | $55,614 | $25,388 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 195 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Limited Convenience Package | 475 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear | 225 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||||
| Stability control | 495 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | 170 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Limited Convenience Package | 413 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear | 196 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 779 | ||||||
| Stability control | 431 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,380 | 5,410 | 6,380 | 5,410 | 5,170 | 4,480 | 4,280 |
| Options (change) | 5,951 | 5,049 | 5,951 | 5,049 | 4,825 | 4,166 | 3,725 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 800 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,635 | $42,085 | $46,235 | $45,675 | $47,475 | $66,885 | $32,700 |
| Total Invoice | $39,732 | $39,220 | $43,080 | $42,559 | $44,232 | $62,385 | $29,913 |
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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: $9,005 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,953 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $42,635 | $42,085 | $46,235 | $45,675 | $47,475 | $66,885 | $32,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -905 | -380 | -2,755 | -2,230 | -2,255 | -2,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,730 | $41,705 | $43,480 | $43,445 | $45,220 | $64,205 | $32,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,775 | $1,740 | $3,515 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,732 | $39,220 | $43,080 | $42,559 | $44,232 | $62,385 | $29,913 |
| Adjustments for Features | -843 | -354 | -2,567 | -2,078 | -2,101 | -2,500 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,889 | $38,866 | $40,513 | $40,481 | $42,131 | $59,885 | $29,913 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $23 | $0 | $1,647 | $1,615 | $3,265 | $21,019 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Taurus |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,945 | $4,420 | $6,795 | $6,270 | $6,295 | $6,720 | $4,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $905 | $380 | $2,755 | $2,230 | $2,255 | $2,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -843 | -354 | -2,567 | -2,078 | -2,101 | -2,500 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
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% |
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 32% |
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