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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $14,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $12,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $26,048
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         795
Door sill trim plates         95
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         755
Door sill trim plates         90
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 6,295 4,725 890
Options (change) 9,108 9,108 5,853 4,393 845
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,570 $45,320 $46,170 $64,000 $29,040
Total Invoice $40,580 $42,208 $42,998 $59,727 $27,768

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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: $14,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,519
Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$43,570$45,320$46,170$64,000$29,040
Adjustments for Features-325-1,500-5500-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,245$43,820$45,620$64,000$29,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,755$0
Total Invoice$40,580$42,208$42,998$59,727$27,768
Adjustments for Features-303-1,397-5120-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,277$40,811$42,486$59,727$27,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,209$19,450$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Proximity key    $250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0 
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,295$7,470$6,520$5,970$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$1,500$550$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-1,397-5120-10

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested140055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested140055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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