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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,888

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $40,418 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Driver Assist Package 1,995        
Navigation system 795        
Sunroof 995        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580      
Heated steering wheel   250      
Rear spoiler   350      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Polished alloy wheels       1,950 1,250
Driver Assist Package 1,895        
Navigation system 755        
Sunroof 945        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539      
Heated steering wheel   233      
Rear spoiler   326      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Polished alloy wheels       1,814 1,163
Options (change) 3,785 8,555 6,495 7,865 5,425
Options (change) 3,595 7,959 6,042 7,316 5,047
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,430 $49,800 $60,890 $74,960 $80,120
Total Invoice $44,888 $46,387 $56,699 $69,784 $74,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,081
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$47,430$49,800$60,890$74,960$80,120
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,625-1,475-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,815$49,800$58,265$73,485$77,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,465$23,685$28,145
Total Invoice$44,888$46,387$56,699$69,784$74,583
Adjustments for Features-5820-2,444-1,373-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,306$46,387$54,255$68,411$72,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,868$22,024$26,171

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTaurusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSHOC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,895$7,280$9,905$8,755$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,625$1,475$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5820-2,444-1,373-2,025

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

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.8 in
Length202.9 in184.5 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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