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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,255

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $47,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,077

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $44,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $69,890 $101,277
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Cargo organizer 115   290 290
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Parking Assist Package     1,290  
Folding second row seats     440  
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Cargo organizer 102   270 270
Door sill trim plates 85 85    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Parking Assist Package     1,200  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 3,210 3,095 2,820 290
Options (change) 2,865 2,763 2,623 270
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,255 $31,598 $78,965 $110,185
Total Invoice $29,077 $29,130 $73,508 $102,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,517
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,255$31,598$78,965$110,185
Adjustments for Features0-535-7,900-10,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$31,063$71,065$99,385
Cost Above Minimum$192$0$0$28,320
Total Invoice$29,077$29,130$73,508$102,542
Adjustments for Features0-493-7,354-10,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,077$28,637$66,154$92,491
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$0$26,337

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

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
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 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
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  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,820$5,355$12,720$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$7,900$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493-7,354-10,051

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-MAXCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length173.6 in194.5 in
Width72.0 in74.1 in
Height63.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.3 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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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