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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: $32,185

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $40,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $37,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $26,048 $58,190 $79,329
Driver Assist Package 1,715    
Navigation system 795    
Cargo organizer 115    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315    
Premium 1 Package   4,280  
Cargo tray   160 160
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Blind spot warning system   600  
Proximity key   1,140  
Driver Assist Package 1,629    
Navigation system 755    
Cargo organizer 109    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,249    
Premium 1 Package   3,980  
Cargo tray   149 149
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear   744  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Blind spot warning system   558  
Proximity key   1,060  
Options (change) 4,035 9,630 160
Options (change) 3,832 8,956 149
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $32,185 $73,075 $86,335
Total Invoice $30,755 $68,021 $80,353

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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: $33,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,745
Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 980, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$32,185$73,075$86,335
Adjustments for Features0-7,005-10,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$66,070$75,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,545
Total Invoice$30,755$68,021$80,353
Adjustments for Features0-6,521-9,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,755$61,500$70,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,876

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelC-MAXGLGL
TrimHybrid TitaniumGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $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$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,970$11,975$15,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,521-9,977

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXGL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length173.6 in200.6 in
Width72.0 in76.0 in
Height63.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft383.3 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 system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
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 GL GL450 / GL350

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested79030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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