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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $25,337 $29,499
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300        
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
Rearview camera 450 450 450      
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590      
Rear spoiler 300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
iPod integration       375    
Wood trim       0    
Package 302A         2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139        
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
Rearview camera 418 418 418      
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479      
Rear spoiler 279          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
iPod integration       349    
Wood trim       0    
Package 302A         1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates         85 85
Options (change) 9,790 9,490 7,190 2,875 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 9,104 8,825 6,686 2,674 2,044 2,044
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 -4,007
Total Price $44,265 $45,665 $47,815 $63,200 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $41,227 $42,529 $44,529 $58,985 $28,256 $28,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,489
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,265$45,665$47,815$63,200$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-540-1,515-1,7900-600-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,725$44,150$46,025$63,200$29,735$29,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,300$19,475$217$0
Total Invoice$41,227$42,529$44,529$58,985$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-503-1,411-1,6670-559-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,724$41,118$42,862$58,985$27,697$27,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,138$18,261$462$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Remote app     $25
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
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  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$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$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500
8 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
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$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,395$7,370$7,645$5,855$6,455$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,515$1,790$0$600$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-1,411-1,6670-559-1,176

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

Model Year20102015
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.3,608 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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