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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: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $65,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $60,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS400 HYBRIDHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $91,000 $27,275
Base Invoice $84,630 $26,048
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,715
Door sill trim plates   95
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,629
Door sill trim plates   90
Options (change) 3,630 2,605
Options (change) 3,376 2,474
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $96,505 $30,755
Total Invoice $89,881 $29,397

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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: $59,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,253
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS400 HYBRIDHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$96,505$30,755
Adjustments for Features-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,815$30,755
Total Invoice$89,881$29,397
Adjustments for Features-6,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,650$29,397

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassC-MAX
TrimS400 HYBRIDHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,295$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2310

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

Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in104.3 in
Length206.5 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,474 lb.3,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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 liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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