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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $25,606 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Adrenaline Package 2,995        
Electronics Package 545        
Navigation system 1,995        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510        
Floor mats 65        
Sunroof 850        
Satellite radio 195        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim         0
Adrenaline Package 2,756        
Electronics Package 463        
Navigation system 1,696        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433        
Floor mats 47        
Sunroof 723        
Satellite radio 166        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,155 8,335 8,335 5,585 4,035
Options (change) 6,284 7,753 7,753 5,195 3,753
Destination 785 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,430 $40,760 $42,460 $43,310 $60,410
Total Invoice $32,675 $37,966 $39,547 $40,337 $56,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,430$40,760$42,460$43,310$60,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-2,270-1,320-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$39,665$40,190$41,990$58,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,325$18,725
Total Invoice$32,675$37,966$39,547$40,337$56,362
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-2,114-1,229-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$36,946$37,433$39,108$54,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,162$17,531

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power sliding rear window$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,645$5,820$4,870$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095$2,270$1,320$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,020-2,114-1,229-1,885

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in108.7 in
Length210.2 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume0.012.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested142563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested142563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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