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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,185

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,413

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGLCTaurus
TrimGLC300SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $38,155
Base Invoice $36,224 $35,035
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated second row seats 620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Cargo organizer   160
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated second row seats 577  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Cargo organizer   139
Options (change) 10,960 5,235
Options (change) 10,195 4,583
Destination 925 795
Total Price $50,835 $44,185
Total Invoice $47,344 $40,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,369
Model Year20162011
ModelGLCTaurus
TrimGLC300SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$50,835$44,185
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,010$44,185
Total Invoice$47,344$40,413
Adjustments for Features-3,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,782$40,413

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCTaurus
TrimGLC300SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$10,655$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.9 in
Length183.3 in202.9 in
Width74.4 in76.2 in
Height64.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested154086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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