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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: $25,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $23,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,275 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $26,048 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation system 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,715      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315      
Door sill trim plates 95      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       1,295
Navigation system 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,629      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,249      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       1,204
Options (change) 3,920 9,720 5,560 5,065
Options (change) 3,723 9,040 5,171 4,711
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $32,070 $57,645 $65,685 $78,590
Total Invoice $30,646 $53,675 $61,152 $73,154

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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: $18,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,665
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7T7
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$57,645$65,685$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,835-6,635-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$50,810$59,050$69,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$18,895
Total Invoice$30,646$53,675$61,152$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-6,364-6,177-8,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,646$47,311$54,975$64,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,573

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

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelC-MAXSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid TitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
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   
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  $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,705$12,540$12,340$14,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835$6,635$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,364-6,177-8,270

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

Model Year20182016
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 system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested111547%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested111547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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