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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,235

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $20,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,883

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $19,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Package 303A 2,880 2,880      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,195 1,195      
Multimedia Package     2,330 2,330 2,330
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Package 303A 2,570 2,570      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,067 1,067      
Multimedia Package     2,167 2,167 2,167
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 9,140 8,370 5,430
Options (change) 3,637 3,637 8,502 7,786 5,051
Destination 795 795 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $33,235 $33,813 $54,015 $66,945 $77,255
Total Invoice $30,883 $31,151 $50,301 $62,326 $71,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,361
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,235$33,813$54,015$66,945$77,255
Adjustments for Features0-675-5,810-6,960-8,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$33,138$48,205$59,985$68,470
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$11,780$20,265
Total Invoice$30,883$31,151$50,301$62,326$71,913
Adjustments for Features0-622-5,411-6,480-8,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,883$30,529$44,890$55,846$63,735
Cost Above Minimum$354$0$0$10,956$18,845

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

Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
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
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,755$10,890$12,040$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$5,810$6,960$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-5,411-6,480-8,178

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

Model Year20132015
ModelC-MAXSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length173.6 in162.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87537%
Total Not Requested150063%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87537%
Total Not Requested150063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75082%
Total Not Requested16518%

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