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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: $32,485

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,084

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $9,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $30,132 $46,454
Package 303A 2,880 2,880    
Remote start 445      
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     500 500
Rear spoiler     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Package 303A 2,570 2,570    
Remote start 397      
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     465 465
Rear spoiler     273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 3,325 2,880 8,790 8,490
Options (change) 2,967 2,570 8,169 7,896
Destination 795 795 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $32,485 $32,618 $42,115 $59,365
Total Invoice $30,213 $30,084 $39,226 $55,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,148
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,485$32,618$42,115$59,365
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,660-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$32,093$39,455$53,230
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$30,213$30,084$39,226$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-484-2,478-5,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,213$29,600$36,748$49,563
Cost Above Minimum$613$0$0$12,815

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

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Curve control$50$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$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$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$3,505$4,030$6,165$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,660$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484-2,478-5,712

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,608 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 SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%

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