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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: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $26,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $24,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E550E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $25,337 $29,499
Rear Seat Package 430 430      
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400      
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590        
Package 303A       3,000 3,000
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Rear Seat Package 400 400      
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092      
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479        
Package 303A       2,678 2,678
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 7,940 6,800 950 3,095 3,095
Options (change) 7,385 6,324 884 2,763 2,763
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 -4,007
Total Price $57,415 $63,975 $89,275 $31,140 $31,598
Total Invoice $53,458 $59,558 $83,207 $28,975 $29,130

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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: $23,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,329
Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E550E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$57,415$63,975$89,275$31,140$31,598
Adjustments for Features-2,815-4,515-4,6650-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,600$59,460$84,610$31,140$30,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$30,010$217$0
Total Invoice$53,458$59,558$83,207$28,975$29,130
Adjustments for Features-2,621-4,203-4,3480-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,837$55,355$78,859$28,975$28,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$28,022$467$0

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

Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E550E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$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$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$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$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,520$9,220$9,370$4,705$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$4,515$4,665$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,621-4,203-4,3480-622

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

Model Year20102015
ModelE-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in104.3 in
Length191.7 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested114044%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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