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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: $33,990

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $43,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,368

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $40,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $26,535 $30,699
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Package 303A       3,000 3,000
Remote start       395  
Glass roof panel(s)       1,315 1,315
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Package 303A       2,678 2,678
Remote start       353  
Glass roof panel(s)       1,173 1,173
Options (change) 7,140 0 0 4,710 4,315
Options (change) 6,641 0 0 4,204 3,851
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $77,685 $95,945 $126,295 $33,990 $34,053
Total Invoice $72,318 $89,299 $117,524 $31,564 $31,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,213
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$77,685$95,945$126,295$33,990$34,053
Adjustments for Features-9,905-14,645-18,7950-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,780$81,300$107,500$33,990$33,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,520$39,720$462$0
Total Invoice$72,318$89,299$117,524$31,564$31,368
Adjustments for Features-9,221-13,631-17,4900-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,097$75,668$100,034$31,564$30,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,571$36,937$680$0

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

Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelGLSGLSGLSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$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 $25
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Curve control   $50$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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$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  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
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$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
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$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,285$19,025$23,175$4,380$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,905$14,645$18,795$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,221-13,631-17,4900-484

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

Model Year20182014
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.3,608 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 system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested141555%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested192581%
Total Not Requested45019%

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