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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: $29,340

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,367

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006200620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Package 301A 1,295 1,295          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Package 301A 1,155 1,155          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 5,955 5,955 5,955 5,955 4,165
Options (change) 1,155 1,155 5,539 5,539 5,539 5,539 3,873
Destination 875 875 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,340 $29,798 $35,930 $39,680 $44,280 $44,880 $60,690
Total Invoice $27,367 $27,522 $33,470 $36,958 $41,236 $41,794 $56,587

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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: $9,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,204
Model Year2015201520062006200620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,340$29,798$35,930$39,680$44,280$44,880$60,690
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,5250-1,225-800-2,025-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$26,273$35,930$38,455$43,480$42,855$57,065
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,135
Total Invoice$27,367$27,522$33,470$36,958$41,236$41,794$56,587
Adjustments for Features-2,658-3,2560-1,141-745-1,886-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,709$24,266$33,470$35,817$40,491$39,908$53,207
Cost Above Minimum$443$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,737

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

Model Year2015201520062006200620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$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$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rear side airbags      $300
Safety key$5$5     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
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$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175     
Rear air vents  $100$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
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
HD radio$50$50     
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    $150
Compass$0$0     
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,430$1,905$3,130$2,705$3,930$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,525$0$1,225$800$2,025$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,658-3,2560-1,141-745-1,886-3,380

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-MAXC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length173.6 in178.4 in
Width72.0 in68.0 in
Height63.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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