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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $32,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $29,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,950 $86,050 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $52,034 $80,026 $25,337 $29,499
Premium I Package 2,410 1,710    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
iPod integration 425 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Premium I Package 2,241 1,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
iPod integration 395 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 5,605 2,645 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 5,212 2,459 2,044 2,044
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 -4,007
Total Price $62,430 $92,170 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $58,121 $85,960 $28,256 $28,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,455
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6507hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$62,430$92,170$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-5,240-6,2400-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,190$85,930$30,335$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,740$217$0
Total Invoice$58,121$85,960$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-4,878-5,8200-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,243$80,140$28,256$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,897$468$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,520$10,520$4,280$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$6,240$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-5,8200-623

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
ModelE-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height59.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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