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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: $12,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $10,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCLACLAC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $25,900 $28,765
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     795 795
Driver Assist Package     1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates     95 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     755 755
Driver Assist Package     1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 8,140 7,840 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 7,564 7,291 2,365 2,365
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $41,835 $59,235 $30,485 $29,478
Total Invoice $38,970 $55,158 $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: $11,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,064
Model Year2018201820172017
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)?, 8?, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,835$59,235$30,485$29,478
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4,9850-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$54,250$30,485$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$1,532$0
Total Invoice$38,970$55,158$29,140$27,998
Adjustments for Features-1,407-4,6420-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,563$50,516$29,140$27,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,953$1,641$0

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

Model Year2018201820172017
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
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
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
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$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
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$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$5,140$8,615$3,630$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$4,985$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,407-4,6420-499

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

Model Year20182017
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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