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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: $32,070

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $21,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $19,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,275 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $26,048 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Navigation system 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,715      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315      
Door sill trim plates 95      
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
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    
Navigation system 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,629      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,249      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
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) 3,920 8,960 8,190 5,250
Options (change) 3,723 8,335 7,619 4,884
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $32,070 $53,410 $65,340 $75,100
Total Invoice $30,646 $49,738 $60,833 $69,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,473
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,070$53,410$65,340$75,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,960-6,110-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$48,450$59,230$68,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,615
Total Invoice$30,646$49,738$60,833$69,909
Adjustments for Features0-4,619-5,689-6,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,646$45,119$55,144$63,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,025$18,241

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

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,880$10,840$11,990$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,960$6,110$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,619-5,689-6,549

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

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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