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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $17,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $27,275
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $26,048
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Parking Assist Package 1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Smartphone integration 350 350 350 350 350  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Heated front seats 580 580        
Parktronic Package   970        
Blind spot warning system   550        
Premium Package   700        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Navigation system           795
Driver Assist Package           1,715
Door sill trim plates           95
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Parking Assist Package 1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Smartphone integration 326 326 326 326 326  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Heated front seats 539 539        
Parktronic Package   902        
Blind spot warning system   512        
Premium Package   651        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Navigation system           755
Driver Assist Package           1,629
Door sill trim plates           90
Options (change) 7,165 7,355 5,105 5,375 2,785 2,605
Options (change) 6,666 6,842 4,749 5,000 2,591 2,474
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,410 $52,207 $59,500 $72,470 $77,480 $30,755
Total Invoice $45,094 $48,341 $55,406 $67,468 $72,127 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,901
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$48,410$52,207$59,500$72,470$77,480$30,755
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,800-6,350-5,950-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$47,407$53,150$66,520$71,580$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,072$8,815$22,185$27,245$0
Total Invoice$45,094$48,341$55,406$67,468$72,127$29,397
Adjustments for Features-3,796-4,445-5,913-5,539-5,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,298$43,896$49,493$61,929$66,635$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$8,195$20,631$25,337$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Around view cameras$500 $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200   $200
Safety key     $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Second-row under-floor storage     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,080$9,805$11,355$10,955$10,905$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$4,800$6,350$5,950$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,796-4,445-5,913-5,539-5,4920

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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