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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,475

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,673

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $40,220
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $37,103
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system           795
Multicontour seats           595
Package 301A / 401A           2,000
Driver Assist Package           1,995
Sunroof           995
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system           710
Multicontour seats           531
Package 301A / 401A           1,785
Driver Assist Package           1,781
Sunroof           888
Options (change) 14,800 14,800 12,220 11,640 9,100 6,380
Options (change) 13,764 13,764 11,364 10,824 8,462 5,695
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,675 $57,172 $63,945 $77,815 $83,275 $47,475
Total Invoice $50,913 $52,952 $59,533 $72,432 $77,510 $43,673

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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: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$54,675$57,172$63,945$77,815$83,275$47,475
Adjustments for Features-925-2,450-3,300-2,525-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,750$54,722$60,645$75,290$79,850$47,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100$0
Total Invoice$50,913$52,952$59,533$72,432$77,510$43,673
Adjustments for Features-861-2,269-3,072-2,350-3,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,052$50,683$56,461$70,082$74,322$43,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$6,409$20,030$24,270$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control     $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$9,745$10,595$9,820$10,720$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$2,450$3,300$2,525$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-2,269-3,072-2,350-3,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.9 in
Length184.5 in202.9 in
Width71.3 in76.2 in
Height56.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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