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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $65,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $60,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXS-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,275 $91,000
Base Invoice $26,048 $84,630
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,715  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,629  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Options (change) 2,605 3,630
Options (change) 2,474 3,376
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $30,755 $96,505
Total Invoice $29,397 $89,881

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,253
Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXS-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine141hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$30,755$96,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,755$89,815
Total Invoice$29,397$89,881
Adjustments for Features0-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,397$83,650

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

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXS-Class
TrimHybrid TitaniumS400 HYBRID
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,605$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,231

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

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length173.6 in206.5 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height63.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.4,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft316.4 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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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