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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,070

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $45,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $41,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $27,275
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $26,048
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,715
Door sill trim plates       95
Glass roof panel(s)       1,315
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,629
Door sill trim plates       90
Glass roof panel(s)       1,249
Options (change) 7,140 0 0 3,920
Options (change) 6,641 0 0 3,723
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $77,685 $95,945 $126,295 $32,070
Total Invoice $72,318 $89,299 $117,524 $30,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,289
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/50-17
Total Price$77,685$95,945$126,295$32,070
Adjustments for Features-9,005-13,745-17,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,680$82,200$108,400$32,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,520$39,720$0
Total Invoice$72,318$89,299$117,524$30,646
Adjustments for Features-8,383-12,793-16,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,935$76,506$100,872$30,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,571$36,937$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,560$18,300$22,450$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,005$13,745$17,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,383-12,793-16,6520

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in173.6 in
Width76.1 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto 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 Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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