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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,138

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLACLA
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $30,411 $46,872
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Remote start 395      
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
Package 303A 2,850 2,850    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Remote start 375      
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) 3,490 3,095 8,140 7,840
Options (change) 3,315 2,940 7,564 7,291
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,535 $31,733 $41,835 $59,235
Total Invoice $30,138 $30,149 $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 Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,122
Model Year2016201620182018
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, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,535$31,733$41,835$59,235
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,360-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$31,208$39,475$53,400
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$30,138$30,149$38,970$55,158
Adjustments for Features0-499-2,198-5,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,138$29,650$36,772$49,725
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0$12,953

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

Model Year2016201620182018
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
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
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  
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
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$5,865$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,360$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-2,198-5,433

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

Model Year20162018
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 support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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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