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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $28,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $25,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC-MAX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $27,275
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $26,048
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,715
Door sill trim plates       95
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,629
Door sill trim plates       90
Options (change) 9,530 9,530 0 2,605
Options (change) 8,864 8,864 0 2,474
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,395 $67,995 $95,865 $30,755
Total Invoice $55,300 $63,298 $89,216 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,206
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC-MAX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$59,395$67,995$95,865$30,755
Adjustments for Features-5,045-5,395-10,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,350$62,600$85,445$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,095$0
Total Invoice$55,300$63,298$89,216$29,397
Adjustments for Features-4,697-5,022-9,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,603$58,276$79,519$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$28,916$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassC-MAX
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Remote start   $150
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
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 area partition net$40$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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$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$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,325$14,350$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,045$5,395$10,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,697-5,022-9,6970

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in173.6 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height70.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 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
36.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested124040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested124040%

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 system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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