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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: $30,870

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $46,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $42,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $27,275
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $26,048
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
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 300 300 300 115
Premium Package     2,500  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,715
Door sill trim plates       95
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
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 279 279 279 109
Premium Package     2,325  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,629
Door sill trim plates       90
Options (change) 8,855 3,705 3,675 2,720
Options (change) 8,236 3,446 3,418 2,583
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $77,330 $79,480 $113,500 $30,870
Total Invoice $71,983 $73,982 $105,620 $29,506

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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: $38,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,114
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$77,330$79,480$113,500$30,870
Adjustments for Features-7,910-7,350-11,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,420$72,130$101,800$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$32,380$0
Total Invoice$71,983$73,982$105,620$29,506
Adjustments for Features-7,363-6,842-10,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,620$67,140$94,732$29,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$30,112$0

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

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelCLSCLSCLSC-MAX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $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
Curve control   $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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $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$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $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
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$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
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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$13,130$12,570$16,920$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,910$7,350$11,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,363-6,842-10,8880

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

Model Year20172018
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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 length 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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