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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: $30,793

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $60,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,247

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $55,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $25,900 $28,765
Premium 1 Package 4,900          
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         795 795
Driver Assist Package         1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Glass roof panel(s)         1,315 1,315
Premium 1 Package 4,557          
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         755 755
Driver Assist Package         1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates         90 90
Glass roof panel(s)         1,249 1,249
Options (change) 4,900 0 0 0 3,805 3,805
Options (change) 4,557 0 0 0 3,614 3,614
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 -4,007
Total Price $90,875 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $31,800 $30,793
Total Invoice $84,579 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $30,389 $29,247

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,406
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$90,875$108,975$150,625$219,775$31,800$30,793
Adjustments for Features-12,275-12,275-17,250-23,5500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,600$96,700$133,375$196,225$31,800$30,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$54,775$117,625$1,532$0
Total Invoice$84,579$101,412$140,146$204,547$30,389$29,247
Adjustments for Features-11,425-11,423-16,050-21,9180-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,154$89,989$124,096$182,629$30,389$28,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,835$50,942$109,475$1,641$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelSLSLSLSLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Curve control    $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Safety key    $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$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$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 
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500
8 kWh battery pack     $0
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$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$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
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$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
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$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,080$17,080$22,055$28,355$4,805$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,275$12,275$17,250$23,550$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,425-11,423-16,050-21,9180-499

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

Model Year20162017
ModelSLC-MAX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in104.3 in
Length181.8 in173.6 in
Width73.9 in72.0 in
Height51.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,936 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 SL400

Premium 1 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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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