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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: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $19,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $16,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $27,275
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $26,048
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,700        
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550 550  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,715
Door sill trim plates         95
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Premium Package 2,511        
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512 512  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,629
Door sill trim plates         90
Options (change) 10,480 7,780 7,770 5,180 2,605
Options (change) 9,747 7,236 7,227 4,818 2,474
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $49,805 $57,295 $72,595 $78,005 $30,755
Total Invoice $46,384 $53,350 $67,579 $72,610 $29,397

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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: $15,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,620
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$49,805$57,295$72,595$78,005$30,755
Adjustments for Features-3,615-5,915-4,465-5,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,190$51,380$68,130$72,390$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$21,940$26,200$0
Total Invoice$46,384$53,350$67,579$72,610$29,397
Adjustments for Features-3,367-5,508-4,156-5,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,017$47,842$63,423$67,383$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$20,406$24,366$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,345$10,645$9,195$10,345$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$5,915$4,465$5,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,367-5,508-4,156-5,2270

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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