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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: $32,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,816

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $16,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Package 303A 2,880 2,880        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Package 303A 2,570 2,570        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 2,880 2,880 9,930 7,230 7,220 4,630
Options (change) 2,570 2,570 9,235 6,724 6,715 4,306
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $32,040 $32,618 $49,255 $56,745 $72,045 $77,455
Total Invoice $29,816 $30,084 $45,872 $52,838 $67,067 $72,098

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,253
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,040$32,618$49,255$56,745$72,045$77,455
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,465-6,765-5,315-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,040$31,943$44,790$49,980$66,730$70,990
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$5,190$21,940$26,200
Total Invoice$29,816$30,084$45,872$52,838$67,067$72,098
Adjustments for Features0-623-4,158-6,299-4,948-6,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,816$29,461$41,714$46,539$62,119$66,080
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0$4,825$20,405$24,366

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

Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Safety key$5$5    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,880$8,670$10,970$9,520$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,465$6,765$5,315$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-4,158-6,299-4,948-6,018

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

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,608 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.0 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 SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%

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