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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,870

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $67,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $62,190

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Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $27,275
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $26,048
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350 350 115
Navigation system           795
Driver Assist Package           1,715
Door sill trim plates           95
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326 326 109
Navigation system           755
Driver Assist Package           1,629
Door sill trim plates           90
Options (change) 5,350 5,350 350 850 350 2,720
Options (change) 4,976 4,976 326 791 326 2,583
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $102,875 $98,832 $145,975 $174,225 $230,275 $30,870
Total Invoice $95,739 $91,696 $135,822 $162,214 $214,368 $29,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,379
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/50-17
Total Price$102,875$98,832$145,975$174,225$230,275$30,870
Adjustments for Features-10,450-10,575-12,950-25,500-25,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,425$88,257$133,025$148,725$204,525$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,768$60,468$116,268$0
Total Invoice$95,739$91,696$135,822$162,214$214,368$29,506
Adjustments for Features-9,725-9,811-12,049-23,742-23,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,014$81,885$123,773$138,472$190,397$29,506
Cost Above Minimum$4,129$0$41,888$56,587$108,512$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Safety key     $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Second-row under-floor storage     $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,505$15,630$18,005$30,555$30,805$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,450$10,575$12,950$25,500$25,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,725-9,811-12,049-23,742-23,9710

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in104.3 in
Length206.5 in173.6 in
Width74.8 in72.0 in
Height58.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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