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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $40,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $36,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350AMG E63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $25,900 $28,765
Premium 1 Package 3,530      
Parktronic Package 970      
KEYLESS-GO Package 750      
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
AC power outlet 115      
Cargo organizer 290 290 115  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Navigation system     795 795
Driver Assist Package     1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Premium 1 Package 3,283      
Parktronic Package 902      
KEYLESS-GO Package 698      
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
AC power outlet 107      
Cargo organizer 270 270 109  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Navigation system     755 755
Driver Assist Package     1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 8,870 1,165 2,605 2,490
Options (change) 8,251 1,084 2,474 2,365
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $69,695 $106,390 $30,600 $29,478
Total Invoice $64,883 $99,008 $29,249 $27,998

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,441
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350AMG E63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6577hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
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$69,695$106,390$30,600$29,478
Adjustments for Features-7,315-10,8650-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,380$95,525$30,600$29,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,145$1,507$0
Total Invoice$64,883$99,008$29,249$27,998
Adjustments for Features-6,810-10,1110-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,073$88,897$29,249$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,824$1,617$0

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

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassC-MAXC-MAX
TrimE350AMG E63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start  $150$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo net  $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,410$14,960$4,095$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,315$10,865$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,810-10,1110-366

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

Model Year20162017
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

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 liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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