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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: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $44,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $40,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $27,275
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $26,048
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 2,660 1,820 2,605
Options (change) 2,474 1,693 2,474
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $75,565 $98,625 $30,755
Total Invoice $70,339 $91,785 $29,397

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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: $39,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,041
Model Year201320132018
ModelCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$75,565$98,625$30,755
Adjustments for Features-5,265-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,300$92,535$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,235$0
Total Invoice$70,339$91,785$29,397
Adjustments for Features-4,901-5,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,438$86,117$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,679$0

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

Model Year201320132018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,020$10,845$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,901-5,6680

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

Model Year20132018
ModelCLSC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length194.5 in173.6 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.352.6 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 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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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