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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: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $34,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $30,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $27,275
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $26,048
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
AC power outlet 115    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
AC power outlet 107    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 6,805 2,970 2,605
Options (change) 6,329 2,763 2,474
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $64,830 $95,345 $30,755
Total Invoice $60,354 $88,733 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,204
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$64,830$95,345$30,755
Adjustments for Features-5,105-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,725$89,765$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,040$0
Total Invoice$60,354$88,733$29,397
Adjustments for Features-4,753-5,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,601$83,540$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,939$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAX
TrimE350E63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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
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$9,860$10,335$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,753-5,1930

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

Model Year20122018
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.3,641 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 radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested122561%
Total Not Requested79039%

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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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