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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: $15,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $13,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,275
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $26,048
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Rearview camera 450 450 450    
Rear spoiler 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
iPod integration       375  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         795
Door sill trim plates         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  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Rearview camera 418 418 418    
Rear spoiler 279        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
iPod integration       349  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         755
Door sill trim plates         90
Options (change) 9,790 9,490 7,190 2,875 890
Options (change) 9,104 8,825 6,686 2,674 845
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,265 $45,665 $47,815 $63,200 $29,040
Total Invoice $41,227 $42,529 $44,529 $58,985 $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: $15,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,769
Model Year20102010201020102018
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$44,265$45,665$47,815$63,200$29,040
Adjustments for Features-540-1,515-1,7900-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,725$44,150$46,025$63,200$28,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,300$19,475$0
Total Invoice$41,227$42,529$44,529$58,985$27,768
Adjustments for Features-503-1,411-1,6670-813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,724$41,118$42,862$58,985$26,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,138$18,261$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102018
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
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $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 
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$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  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$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 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$6,045$7,020$7,295$5,505$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,515$1,790$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-1,411-1,6670-813

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

Model Year20102018
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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 rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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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