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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $46,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $42,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $25,900 $28,765
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Cargo organizer 290 290 290 115  
Premium Package     3,740    
Navigation system       795 795
Driver Assist Package       1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Cargo organizer 270 270 270 109  
Premium Package     3,478    
Navigation system       755 755
Driver Assist Package       1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates       90 90
Options (change) 8,055 3,195 4,905 2,605 2,490
Options (change) 7,492 2,972 4,562 2,474 2,365
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $75,880 $78,220 $113,630 $30,600 $29,478
Total Invoice $70,634 $72,810 $105,741 $29,249 $27,998

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,872
Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T9T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$75,880$78,220$113,630$30,600$29,478
Adjustments for Features-7,660-7,200-11,6000-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,220$71,020$102,030$30,600$29,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$33,810$1,507$0
Total Invoice$70,634$72,810$105,741$29,249$27,998
Adjustments for Features-7,130-6,702-10,7950-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,504$66,108$94,946$29,249$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$31,442$1,617$0

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

Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350 $350  
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,980$12,520$16,920$5,320$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,660$7,200$11,600$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,130-6,702-10,7950-366

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

Model Year20162017
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 Weight4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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 liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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