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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,878

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $25,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $22,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $25,900 $28,765
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 795 795
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 755 755
Door sill trim plates       90 90
Options (change) 7,980 7,980 4,415 890 890
Options (change) 7,420 7,420 4,105 845 845
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 -4,007
Total Price $53,005 $58,305 $69,790 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $49,355 $54,283 $65,056 $27,620 $26,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,540
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,005$58,305$69,790$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features-4,120-5,170-5,4200-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,885$53,135$64,370$28,885$27,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$1,532$0
Total Invoice$49,355$54,283$65,056$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features-3,836-4,813-5,0520-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,519$49,470$60,004$27,620$25,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,485$1,641$0

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

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,700$10,750$11,000$5,580$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$5,170$5,420$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,836-4,813-5,0520-499

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

Model Year20082017
ModelSLKC-MAX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in173.6 in
Width70.4 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested151551%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested151551%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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