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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $25,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $23,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Package 303A 3,000 3,000      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Premium 1 Package     3,920 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Proximity key     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Package 303A 2,850 2,850      
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
Premium 1 Package     3,646 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Proximity key     605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 8,190 8,190 0
Options (change) 2,940 2,940 7,618 7,618 0
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,733 $56,905 $68,565 $98,175
Total Invoice $29,763 $30,149 $52,988 $63,832 $91,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,970
Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$31,140$31,733$56,905$68,565$98,175
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,770-6,120-11,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$31,058$53,135$62,445$86,255
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$9,310$33,120
Total Invoice$29,763$30,149$52,988$63,832$91,368
Adjustments for Features0-641-3,510-5,698-11,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$29,508$49,478$58,134$80,274
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$8,656$30,796

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

Model Year20162016201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,755$4,430$7,525$9,875$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,770$6,120$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-3,510-5,698-11,094

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

Model Year20162014
ModelC-MAXM-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length173.6 in189.1 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height63.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft371.0 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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested45019%

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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested59029%

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