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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: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $77,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,017

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $71,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelC-MAXSLSLSL
TrimHybrid TitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,275 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $26,048 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 795      
Door sill trim plates 95      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system 755      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,249 1,860 1,860  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,205 3,170 3,170 0
Options (change) 2,094 2,948 2,948 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $30,355 $107,945 $145,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $29,017 $100,541 $135,739 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,565
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelC-MAXSLSLSL
TrimHybrid TitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVTT7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,355$107,945$145,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-12,840-14,190-14,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,355$95,105$131,505$187,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$92,180
Total Invoice$29,017$100,541$135,739$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-11,959-13,220-13,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,017$88,582$122,519$174,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,937$85,819

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

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelC-MAXSLSLSL
TrimHybrid TitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Curve control$50   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,355$18,195$19,545$20,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,840$14,190$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,959-13,220-13,912

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

Model Year20182011
ModelC-MAXSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length173.6 in180.4 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.2 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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