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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,070

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $42,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $38,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelC-MAXGLGLGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $26,048 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Driver Assist Package 1,715        
Navigation system 795        
Door sill trim plates 95        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315        
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Lane departure warning   875 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Driver Assist Package 1,629        
Navigation system 755        
Door sill trim plates 90        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,249        
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Lane departure warning   814 814    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 3,920 8,595 8,595 0 0
Options (change) 3,723 7,994 7,994 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,070 $74,070 $75,720 $92,225 $123,025
Total Invoice $30,646 $68,951 $70,485 $85,834 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,551
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelC-MAXGLGLGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 980, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$32,070$74,070$75,720$92,225$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,330-8,480-12,645-17,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$65,740$67,240$79,580$105,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,840$40,065
Total Invoice$30,646$68,951$70,485$85,834$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-7,754-7,894-11,769-15,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,646$61,197$62,591$74,065$97,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$12,868$36,458

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

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelC-MAXGLGLGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,930$13,260$13,410$17,575$22,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,330$8,480$12,645$17,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,754-7,894-11,769-15,893

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

Model Year20182016
ModelC-MAXGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.0 in
Length173.6 in201.6 in
Width72.0 in76.4 in
Height63.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested136549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested136549%

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