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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $46,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $42,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Navigation system 795 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Cargo organizer 115   290 290 290
Night Package     300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610    
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package         3,740
Navigation system 755 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520      
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
Cargo organizer 109   270 270 270
Night Package     279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497    
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package         3,478
Options (change) 2,605 2,490 8,055 3,195 4,905
Options (change) 2,474 2,365 7,492 2,972 4,562
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $30,600 $29,478 $75,880 $78,220 $113,630
Total Invoice $29,249 $27,998 $70,634 $72,810 $105,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,872
Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,600$29,478$75,880$78,220$113,630
Adjustments for Features0-385-7,660-7,200-11,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,600$29,093$68,220$71,020$102,030
Cost Above Minimum$1,507$0$0$2,800$33,810
Total Invoice$29,249$27,998$70,634$72,810$105,741
Adjustments for Features0-366-7,130-6,702-10,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,249$27,632$63,504$66,108$94,946
Cost Above Minimum$1,617$0$0$2,604$31,442

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

Model Year20172017201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$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   
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40    
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$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$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 $100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,320$5,705$12,980$12,520$16,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$7,660$7,200$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-366-7,130-6,702-10,795

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,641 lb.4,035 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 Titanium

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%
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

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%
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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