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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: $30,793

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $23,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,247

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $21,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $25,900 $28,765
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Proximity key 650 650 650    
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
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Proximity key 605 605 605    
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) 9,140 8,370 5,430 3,805 3,805
Options (change) 8,502 7,786 5,051 3,614 3,614
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $54,015 $66,945 $77,255 $31,800 $30,793
Total Invoice $50,301 $62,326 $71,913 $30,389 $29,247

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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: $18,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,120
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$54,015$66,945$77,255$31,800$30,793
Adjustments for Features-4,760-5,910-7,7350-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,255$61,035$69,520$31,800$30,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$20,265$1,532$0
Total Invoice$50,301$62,326$71,913$30,389$29,247
Adjustments for Features-4,433-5,502-7,2000-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,868$56,824$64,713$30,389$28,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$18,845$1,641$0

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

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelSLKSLKSLKC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150  
No leather in second row$-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$100  
Total Value of Features$10,515$11,665$13,490$5,755$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$5,910$7,735$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,433-5,502-7,2000-499

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

Model Year20152017
ModelSLKC-MAX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length162.8 in173.6 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%

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 system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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 system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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