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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: $44,040 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $7,465 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,226 Ford Taurus SHO | |||||
| Difference: $7,740 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | $35,800 | $39,400 | $42,100 | $60,250 | $37,770 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $36,642 | $39,153 | $56,033 | $34,663 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | ||||
| Package 402B | 2,800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,450 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | ||||
| Package 402B | 2,436 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,262 | ||||
| Options (change) | 14,780 | 14,780 | 11,980 | 12,630 | 5,445 |
| Options (change) | 13,747 | 13,747 | 11,143 | 11,747 | 4,738 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,505 | $55,105 | $55,005 | $75,505 | $44,040 |
| Total Invoice | $47,966 | $51,314 | $51,221 | $70,405 | $40,226 |
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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: $6,055 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,427 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | 248hp 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 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $51,505 | $55,105 | $55,005 | $75,505 | $44,040 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,410 | -3,260 | -1,760 | -1,885 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,095 | $51,845 | $53,245 | $73,620 | $44,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $3,150 | $23,525 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,966 | $51,314 | $51,221 | $70,405 | $40,226 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,313 | -3,036 | -1,639 | -1,758 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,653 | $48,278 | $49,582 | $68,647 | $40,226 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $2,929 | $21,994 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $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 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,780 | $8,630 | $7,130 | $7,255 | $5,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,410 | $3,260 | $1,760 | $1,885 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,313 | -3,036 | -1,639 | -1,758 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| 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. | 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 | 55.0 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| 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 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
| 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| 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 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
| 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| 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
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 34% |
| 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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