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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $48,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $44,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $26,048 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 890 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 845 1,097 1,097
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $29,040 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $27,768 $72,092 $96,688

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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: $43,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,163
Model Year201820112011
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,040$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$72,890$97,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$27,768$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-4,161-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$67,931$91,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,102

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelC-MAXCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$9,220$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161-5,655

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

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length173.6 in193.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height63.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.9 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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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