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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: $45,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $41,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $26,048 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation system 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,715      
Door sill trim plates 95      
Cargo organizer 115 290 290 290
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Navigation system 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,629      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Cargo organizer 109 270 270 270
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Options (change) 2,720 2,975 2,135 2,135
Options (change) 2,583 2,767 1,986 1,986
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $30,870 $76,000 $102,560 $109,560
Total Invoice $29,506 $70,745 $95,446 $101,956

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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: $39,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,375
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,870$76,000$102,560$109,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,225-7,850-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$70,775$94,710$101,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,935$30,535
Total Invoice$29,506$70,745$95,446$101,956
Adjustments for Features0-4,864-7,305-7,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$65,881$88,141$94,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,260$28,398

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

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybrid TitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$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$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$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  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,045$10,270$12,895$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225$7,850$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,864-7,305-7,677

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

Model Year20182014
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.4,256 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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