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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $29,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $27,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $25,900 $28,765
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830            
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620            
Navigation system             795 795
Driver Assist Package             1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates             95 95
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562            
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507            
Navigation system             755 755
Driver Assist Package             1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates             90 90
Options (change) 7,140 7,140 1,690 1,690 0 0 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 6,641 6,641 1,572 1,572 0 0 2,365 2,365
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $60,565 $59,165 $67,215 $64,380 $100,875 $108,025 $30,485 $29,478
Total Invoice $56,391 $55,089 $62,575 $59,653 $93,879 $100,528 $29,140 $27,998

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,743
Model Year20162016201620162016201620172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$60,565$59,165$67,215$64,380$100,875$108,025$30,485$29,478
Adjustments for Features-5,530-4,030-6,455-6,405-11,130-11,7800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,035$55,135$60,760$57,975$89,745$96,245$30,485$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,710$41,210$1,532$0
Total Invoice$56,391$55,089$62,575$59,653$93,879$100,528$29,140$27,998
Adjustments for Features-5,149-3,752-6,009-5,935-10,358-10,9620-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,242$51,337$56,566$53,718$83,521$89,566$29,140$27,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$5,324$2,476$32,279$38,324$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162016201620162016201620172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT      $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD $0      
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start      $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras    $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Curve control      $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Safety key      $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage      $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger       $500
8 kWh battery pack       $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0$0
Body kit  $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200  
Chronometer    $100$100  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,385$7,885$10,310$10,260$14,985$15,635$3,855$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$4,030$6,455$6,405$11,130$11,780$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,149-3,752-6,009-5,935-10,358-10,9620-499

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162017
ModelGLEC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in173.6 in
Width75.8 in72.0 in
Height70.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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