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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: $11,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $9,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $26,048
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650    
Convenience Package 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535    
Convenience Package 372 372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 8,140 7,840 2,605
Options (change) 7,564 7,291 2,474
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $41,835 $59,235 $30,755
Total Invoice $38,970 $55,158 $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: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,166
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$41,835$59,235$30,755
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$54,250$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0
Total Invoice$38,970$55,158$29,397
Adjustments for Features-1,407-4,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,563$50,516$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,953$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid 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
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
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  
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
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Interior trim, special color $0 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
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$5,140$8,615$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$4,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,407-4,6420

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

Model Year20182018
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?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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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