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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $18,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $17,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $25,337 $29,499
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Parking Assist Package 1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950          
Premium 1 Package 1,250            
Power trunk closer 250 250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Heated front seats 580 580          
Premium Package   700          
Blind spot warning system   550          
Parktronic Package   970          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Package 303A           3,000 3,000
Remote start           395  
Door sill trim plates           95 95
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Parking Assist Package 1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014    
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814          
Premium 1 Package 1,163            
Power trunk closer 233 233          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Heated front seats 539 539          
Premium Package   651          
Blind spot warning system   512          
Parktronic Package   902          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Package 303A           2,678 2,678
Remote start           353  
Door sill trim plates           85 85
Options (change) 8,390 8,580 6,330 6,600 4,010 3,490 3,095
Options (change) 7,805 7,981 5,888 6,139 3,730 3,116 2,763
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $49,635 $53,432 $60,725 $73,695 $78,705 $31,535 $31,598
Total Invoice $46,233 $49,480 $56,545 $68,607 $73,266 $29,328 $29,130

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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: $13,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,032
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,635$53,432$60,725$73,695$78,705$31,535$31,598
Adjustments for Features-4,890-5,615-7,165-6,765-6,7150-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,745$47,817$53,560$66,930$71,990$31,535$31,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,072$8,815$22,185$27,245$462$0
Total Invoice$46,233$49,480$56,545$68,607$73,266$29,328$29,130
Adjustments for Features-4,555-5,200-6,672-6,298-6,2510-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,678$44,280$49,873$62,309$67,015$29,328$28,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,602$8,195$20,631$25,337$682$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200  
CVT     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Around view cameras$500 $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Curve control     $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200   $200$200
Safety key     $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Second-row under-floor storage     $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
6.6 kW onboard charger      $500
8 kWh battery pack      $0
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,795$10,520$12,070$11,670$11,620$4,905$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$5,615$7,165$6,765$6,715$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,555-5,200-6,672-6,298-6,2510-484

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

Model Year20182015
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.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

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