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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,235

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $56,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,883

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $52,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLSLSLSL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Package 303A 2,880 2,880        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,195 1,195        
Premium 1 Package     4,900      
Wood trim         0 0
Package 303A 2,570 2,570        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,067 1,067        
Premium 1 Package     4,557      
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 4,900 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,637 3,637 4,557 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,235 $33,813 $89,825 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $30,883 $31,151 $83,602 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,797
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLSLSLSL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,235$33,813$89,825$107,825$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-675-13,190-13,190-18,165-24,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$33,138$76,635$94,635$130,810$193,010
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$18,000$54,175$116,375
Total Invoice$30,883$31,151$83,602$100,342$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-622-12,276-12,275-16,901-22,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,883$30,529$71,326$88,067$121,711$179,638
Cost Above Minimum$354$0$0$16,741$50,385$108,312

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

Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLSLSLSL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Curve control$50$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning     $200
Night vision     $1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Safety key$5$5    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
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$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,705$17,220$17,220$22,195$28,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$13,190$13,190$18,165$24,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-12,276-12,275-16,901-22,770

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

Model Year20132015
ModelC-MAXSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in101.8 in
Length173.6 in181.8 in
Width72.0 in73.9 in
Height63.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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