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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: $27,878

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $13,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $12,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Navigation system 795 795        
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750    
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 755 755        
Door sill trim plates 90 90        
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558    
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 890 890 8,985 8,985 6,235 4,685
Options (change) 845 845 8,357 8,357 5,799 4,357
Destination 875 875 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,885 $27,878 $41,410 $43,110 $43,960 $61,060
Total Invoice $27,620 $26,478 $38,570 $40,151 $40,941 $56,966

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,507
Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300 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$28,885$27,878$41,410$43,110$43,960$61,060
Adjustments for Features0-525-90-1,265-315-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$27,353$41,320$41,845$43,645$60,045
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$525$2,325$18,725
Total Invoice$27,620$26,478$38,570$40,151$40,941$56,966
Adjustments for Features0-499-84-1,178-293-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,620$25,979$38,486$38,973$40,648$56,019
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$487$2,162$17,533

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

Model Year201720172008200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300 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$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
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    
Rearview camera$200$200    
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 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$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    
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    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
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$4,830$5,355$4,920$6,095$5,145$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$90$1,265$315$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-84-1,178-293-947

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested115051%
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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested115051%
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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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