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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $21,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $19,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600          
Navigation system 795 795          
Door sill trim plates 95 95          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970 970
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350      
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520          
Navigation system 755 755          
Door sill trim plates 90 90          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902 902
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     326 326      
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 10,630 10,630 8,300 7,220 4,630
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 9,887 9,887 7,720 6,715 4,306
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $30,485 $29,478 $50,505 $53,002 $60,025 $73,395 $78,805
Total Invoice $29,140 $27,998 $47,036 $49,075 $55,889 $68,323 $73,354

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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: $17,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,077
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$30,485$29,478$50,505$53,002$60,025$73,395$78,805
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,715-5,240-6,190-4,865-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$28,953$46,790$47,762$53,835$68,530$72,590
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$29,140$27,998$47,036$49,075$55,889$68,323$73,354
Adjustments for Features0-499-3,460-4,852-5,763-4,529-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,140$27,499$43,576$44,223$50,126$63,794$67,569
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$647$6,550$20,218$23,993

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

Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Active noise reduction$0$0     
Eco accelerator   $100   
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Curve control$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Safety key$5$5     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
6.6 kW onboard charger $500     
8 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,755$7,945$9,470$10,420$9,095$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,715$5,240$6,190$4,865$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-3,460-4,852-5,763-4,529-5,785

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

Model Year20172016
ModelC-MAXC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length173.6 in184.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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