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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $46,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $42,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $27,275
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $26,048
Premium Package 1 2,860 2,125  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Navigation system     795
Door sill trim plates     95
Premium Package 1 2,660 1,976  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Navigation system     755
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 4,915 4,180 890
Options (change) 4,571 3,887 845
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,040 $101,205 $29,040
Total Invoice $69,940 $94,364 $27,768

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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: $40,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,302
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$75,040$101,205$29,040
Adjustments for Features-5,225-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,815$94,280$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$69,940$94,364$27,768
Adjustments for Features-4,870-6,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,070$87,907$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,837$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$9,980$11,680$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,870-6,4570

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,993 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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