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Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $11,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $9,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $26,048 $30,411 $46,872
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
Rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
Rear spoiler   273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 2,605 8,140 7,840
Options (change) 2,474 7,564 7,291
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $30,755 $41,835 $59,235
Total Invoice $29,397 $38,970 $55,158

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,166
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,755$41,835$59,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,755$40,325$54,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$29,397$38,970$55,158
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-4,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,397$37,563$50,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,953

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,140$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-4,642

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXCLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in182.3 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height63.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.1 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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