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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $26,048
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 8,710 8,710 2,605
Options (change) 8,100 8,100 2,474
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $39,535 $57,085 $30,755
Total Invoice $36,832 $53,154 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,736
Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,535$57,085$30,755
Adjustments for Features-750-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,785$53,210$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$0
Total Invoice$36,832$53,154$29,397
Adjustments for Features-699-3,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,133$49,546$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,413$0

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

Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$8,055$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-699-3,6080

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

Model Year20142018
ModelCLAC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in173.6 in
Width70.0 in72.0 in
Height56.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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