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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $12,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $11,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCLACLAC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $25,900 $28,765
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Power passenger seat 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Navigation system     795 795
Driver Assist Package     1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Power passenger seat 372      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Navigation system     755 755
Driver Assist Package     1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 9,470 9,070 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 8,807 8,435 2,365 2,365
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $42,445 $59,495 $30,485 $29,478
Total Invoice $39,539 $55,395 $29,140 $27,998

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,666
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCLACLAC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,445$59,495$30,485$29,478
Adjustments for Features-1,475-4,7000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,970$54,795$30,485$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$1,532$0
Total Invoice$39,539$55,395$29,140$27,998
Adjustments for Features-1,374-4,3760-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,165$51,019$29,140$27,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,854$1,641$0

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

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCLACLAC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
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$25 $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$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$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$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$5,305$8,530$3,830$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$4,700$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,374-4,3760-499

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

Model Year20162017
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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