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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: $30,475

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,427

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Package 301A 1,195 1,195        
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500    
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim           0
Package 301A 1,067 1,067        
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255    
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,195 1,195 9,795 9,795 6,295 4,725
Options (change) 1,067 1,067 9,108 9,108 5,853 4,393
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $30,475 $30,933 $43,570 $45,320 $46,170 $64,000
Total Invoice $28,427 $28,584 $40,580 $42,208 $42,998 $59,727

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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: $11,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,395
Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,475$30,933$43,570$45,320$46,170$64,000
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,315-2,490-1,540-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$30,258$42,255$42,830$44,630$63,010
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$575$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$28,427$28,584$40,580$42,208$42,998$59,727
Adjustments for Features0-624-1,225-2,319-1,434-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,427$27,960$39,355$39,889$41,564$58,803
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$534$2,209$19,448

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

Model Year201420142009200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app $25    
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
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    
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,080$6,720$7,895$6,945$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,315$2,490$1,540$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624-1,225-2,319-1,434-924

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

Model Year20142009
ModelC-MAXC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length173.6 in182.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested140055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested140055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

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