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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $42,770
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $40,418
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625      
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Heated front seats 580 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 4 Package       5,700    
Polished alloy wheels       1,950 1,250  
designo Package       3,100 500  
Premium 3 Package         2,450  
Navigation system           795
Driver Assist Package           1,995
Sunroof           995
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581      
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Heated front seats 539 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 4 Package       5,301    
Polished alloy wheels       1,814 1,163  
designo Package       2,883 465  
Premium 3 Package         2,279  
Navigation system           755
Driver Assist Package           1,895
Sunroof           945
Options (change) 9,395 9,395 7,125 14,490 8,380 3,785
Options (change) 8,738 8,738 6,627 13,477 7,795 3,595
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,820 $52,327 $60,050 $80,615 $82,105 $47,430
Total Invoice $46,398 $48,447 $55,912 $75,038 $76,424 $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: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,660
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$49,820$52,327$60,050$80,615$82,105$47,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,775-6,040-4,140-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,820$50,802$57,275$74,575$77,965$46,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,455$24,755$28,145$0
Total Invoice$46,398$48,447$55,912$75,038$76,424$44,888
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,584-5,622-3,854-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,398$47,035$53,328$69,416$72,570$43,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$6,930$23,018$26,172$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTaurus
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
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  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
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
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
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  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Curve control     $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera     $200
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50  
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$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
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$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,105$10,355$13,620$11,720$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,775$6,040$4,140$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,584-5,622-3,854-1,150

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185042%
Total Not Requested251558%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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