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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: $32,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $30,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $25,337 $29,499
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
AC power outlet 115      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
AC power outlet 107      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Package 303A     2,678 2,678
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 5,955 2,120 3,095 3,095
Options (change) 5,538 1,972 2,763 2,763
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $63,980 $94,495 $31,140 $31,598
Total Invoice $59,563 $87,942 $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: $27,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,790
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$63,980$94,495$31,140$31,598
Adjustments for Features-5,655-6,1300-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,325$88,365$31,140$30,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,040$217$0
Total Invoice$59,563$87,942$28,975$29,130
Adjustments for Features-5,265-5,7050-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,298$82,237$28,975$28,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,939$467$0

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

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $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  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
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 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $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
Traffic 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  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $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  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Massage, driver seat $100  
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,935$10,410$4,280$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$6,130$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,265-5,7050-622

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

Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length192.7 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height58.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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