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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $17,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $26,048 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Driver Assist Package 1,715          
Navigation system 795          
Door sill trim plates 95          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Power trunk closer   250 250      
Smartphone integration   350 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Parktronic Package     970      
Blind spot warning system     550      
Premium Package     700      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Driver Assist Package 1,629          
Navigation system 755          
Door sill trim plates 90          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Power trunk closer   233 233      
Smartphone integration   326 326 326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Parktronic Package     902      
Blind spot warning system     512      
Premium Package     651      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 2,605 7,165 7,355 5,105 5,375 2,785
Options (change) 2,474 6,666 6,842 4,749 5,000 2,591
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $30,755 $48,410 $52,207 $59,500 $72,470 $77,480
Total Invoice $29,397 $45,094 $48,341 $55,406 $67,468 $72,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,901
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$30,755$48,410$52,207$59,500$72,470$77,480
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-4,800-6,350-5,950-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,755$44,335$47,407$53,150$66,520$71,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,072$8,815$22,185$27,245
Total Invoice$29,397$45,094$48,341$55,406$67,468$72,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,796-4,445-5,913-5,539-5,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,397$41,298$43,896$49,493$61,929$66,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598$8,195$20,631$25,337

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200   
Safety key$5     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Second-row under-floor storage$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
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   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$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 driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 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$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,005$9,080$9,805$11,355$10,955$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$4,800$6,350$5,950$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,796-4,445-5,913-5,539-5,492

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length173.6 in184.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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