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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $42,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $39,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $27,275
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $26,048
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 795
Heated front seats 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 755
Heated front seats 642    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Options (change) 4,809 4,119 795
Options (change) 4,472 3,830 755
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $71,784 $93,194 $28,945
Total Invoice $66,904 $86,843 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,244
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8469hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$71,784$93,194$28,945
Adjustments for Features-3,200-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,584$89,044$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$66,904$86,843$27,678
Adjustments for Features-2,982-3,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,922$82,976$27,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,730$8,680$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,982-3,8670

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length193.0 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height54.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.852.6 ft3

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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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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