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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: $14,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120152015
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $25,337 $29,499
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300          
Heated front seats 750 750 750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim       0    
Package 302A         2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279          
Heated front seats 698 698 698      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim       0    
Package 302A         1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates         85 85
Options (change) 10,345 10,045 8,050 6,330 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 9,621 9,342 7,487 5,886 2,044 2,044
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 -4,007
Total Price $45,210 $46,820 $48,915 $67,505 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $42,107 $43,604 $45,553 $62,987 $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: $14,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,793
Model Year201120112011201120152015
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, 8450, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$45,210$46,820$48,915$67,505$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-565-1,540-1,815-1,0400-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,645$45,280$47,100$66,465$30,335$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$21,820$217$0
Total Invoice$42,107$43,604$45,553$62,987$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-526-1,434-1,690-9700-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,581$42,170$43,863$62,017$28,256$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$20,436$468$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120152015
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  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
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
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$100$100$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$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information   $25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
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     
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$5,795$6,770$7,045$6,270$5,230$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$1,540$1,815$1,040$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-1,434-1,690-9700-623

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

Model Year20112015
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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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