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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: $30,870

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $48,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $44,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,048 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 795    
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Cargo organizer 115 290 290
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation system 755    
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Cargo organizer 109 270 270
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 2,720 3,695 1,165
Options (change) 2,583 3,437 1,084
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $30,870 $79,840 $111,060
Total Invoice $29,506 $74,322 $103,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,974
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,870$79,840$111,060
Adjustments for Features0-7,350-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$72,490$100,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,320
Total Invoice$29,506$74,322$103,356
Adjustments for Features0-6,842-9,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$67,480$93,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,337

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$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 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
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 $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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$4,995$12,345$15,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,350$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,842-9,539

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

Model Year20182018
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.4,159 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 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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