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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011201120112011
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 $27,170 $31,635 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Package 302A 2,195 2,195        
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler     300      
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim           0
Package 302A 1,959 1,959        
Door sill trim plates 85 85        
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler     279      
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 10,345 10,045 8,050 6,330
Options (change) 2,044 2,044 9,621 9,342 7,487 5,886
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $30,335 $30,793 $45,210 $46,820 $48,915 $67,505
Total Invoice $28,256 $28,411 $42,107 $43,604 $45,553 $62,987

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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: $14,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,793
Model Year201520152011201120112011
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, 9100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,335$30,793$45,210$46,820$48,915$67,505
Adjustments for Features0-675-565-1,540-1,815-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$30,118$44,645$45,280$47,100$66,465
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$28,256$28,411$42,107$43,604$45,553$62,987
Adjustments for Features0-623-526-1,434-1,690-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,256$27,788$41,581$42,170$43,863$62,017
Cost Above Minimum$468$0$0$589$2,282$20,436

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

Model Year201520152011201120112011
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    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote app $25    
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$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    
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$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$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information     $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
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
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$150$150$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$5,230$5,905$5,795$6,770$7,045$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$565$1,540$1,815$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-526-1,434-1,690-970

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

Model Year20152011
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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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