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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,070

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $60,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $55,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $27,275
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $26,048
Premium Package 5,050        
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,715
Door sill trim plates         95
Glass roof panel(s)         1,315
Premium Package 4,697        
Wood trim     0 0  
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,629
Door sill trim plates         90
Glass roof panel(s)         1,249
Options (change) 5,050 0 0 0 3,920
Options (change) 4,697 0 0 0 3,723
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $92,925 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $32,070
Total Invoice $86,486 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $30,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,391
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$92,925$111,725$152,275$222,075$32,070
Adjustments for Features-14,450-14,450-19,925-24,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,475$97,275$132,350$198,050$32,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$53,875$119,575$0
Total Invoice$86,486$103,969$141,681$206,686$30,646
Adjustments for Features-13,449-13,447-18,539-22,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,037$90,522$123,142$184,326$30,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$50,105$111,289$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAX
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$19,330$19,330$24,805$28,905$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,450$14,450$19,925$24,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,449-13,447-18,539-22,3600

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

Model Year20172018
ModelSLC-MAX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in173.6 in
Width73.9 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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 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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