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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: $31,140

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

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Package 303A 3,000 3,000        
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Package 303A 2,678 2,678        
Door sill trim plates 85 85        
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 10,340 10,340 7,540 8,880
Options (change) 2,763 2,763 9,617 9,617 7,013 8,259
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,140 $31,598 $46,015 $49,235 $48,990 $70,385
Total Invoice $28,975 $29,130 $42,856 $45,851 $45,623 $65,639

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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: $13,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,541
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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$31,140$31,598$46,015$49,235$48,990$70,385
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,940-3,640-2,140-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$30,923$44,075$45,595$46,850$67,745
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$1,520$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$28,975$29,130$42,856$45,851$45,623$65,639
Adjustments for Features0-622-1,807-3,390-1,993-2,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,975$28,508$41,049$42,461$43,630$63,177
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$1,412$2,581$22,128

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

Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
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    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote app $25    
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$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    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
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    
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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
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    
Traffic information  $25$25$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
Fog lights$125$125    
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$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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 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
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,080$6,345$8,045$6,545$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,940$3,640$2,140$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-1,807-3,390-1,993-2,462

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-MAXC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length173.6 in180.7 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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