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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,675

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $40,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,195

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $37,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXE-ClassE-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $63,050 $106,950
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $58,637 $99,464
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Remote start 395      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
AC power outlet     115 115
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     700  
Premium 2 Package     5,900  
Wood trim       0
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Remote start 353      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
AC power outlet     107 107
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     651  
Premium 2 Package     5,487  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,395 3,000 9,055 835
Options (change) 3,031 2,678 8,422 777
Destination 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $32,675 $32,738 $73,100 $108,780
Total Invoice $30,391 $30,195 $68,054 $101,236

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,005
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXE-ClassE-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$32,675$32,738$73,100$108,780
Adjustments for Features0-525-10,030-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$32,213$63,070$97,500
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$34,430
Total Invoice$30,391$30,195$68,054$101,236
Adjustments for Features0-484-9,338-10,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,391$29,711$58,716$90,738
Cost Above Minimum$680$0$0$32,022

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXE-ClassE-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Fragrance atomizer  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Near-field communications (NFC)  $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  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$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$3,130$3,655$13,160$14,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$10,030$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484-9,338-10,498

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20142018
ModelC-MAXE-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in115.7 in
Length173.6 in194.2 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height63.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft364.3 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 liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested202585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested202585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested202555%

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