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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: $26,595

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,430

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $23,035 $26,048
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210   795
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Comfort Package         1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055   755
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Comfort Package         1,520  
Options (change) 6,955 6,955 6,955 6,955 1,600 795
Options (change) 6,469 6,469 6,469 6,469 1,520 755
Destination 775 775 775 775 875 875
Total Price $37,380 $41,130 $45,730 $46,330 $26,595 $28,945
Total Invoice $34,819 $38,306 $42,584 $43,142 $25,430 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,230
Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,380$41,130$45,730$46,330$26,595$28,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-1,925-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$39,905$44,930$44,305$24,670$24,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0$300
Total Invoice$34,819$38,306$42,584$43,142$25,430$27,678
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-1,841-3,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,819$37,165$41,839$41,256$23,589$23,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0$288

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

Model Year200720072007200720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Proximity key     $250
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Curve control    $50$50
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25   
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for audio system    $25 
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Compass    $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Total Value of Features$2,430$3,655$3,230$4,455$4,355$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$1,925$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-1,841-3,801

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

Model Year20072018
ModelC-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in104.3 in
Length178.4 in173.6 in
Width68.0 in72.0 in
Height55.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.252.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142586%
Total Not Requested22514%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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