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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $28,752 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Convenience Package 995            
Navigation system 2,505            
Sunroof 850            
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Convenience Package 846            
Navigation system 2,129            
Sunroof 723            
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 4,350 8,800 7,830 8,800 7,830 6,300 7,640
Options (change) 3,698 8,184 7,282 8,184 7,282 5,859 7,105
Destination 815 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,175 $45,525 $45,005 $49,125 $48,605 $49,325 $70,515
Total Invoice $33,265 $42,403 $41,920 $45,751 $45,268 $45,937 $65,763

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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: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,595
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,175$45,525$45,005$49,125$48,605$49,325$70,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-2,205-4,580-4,055-3,280-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$42,795$42,800$44,545$44,550$46,045$66,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5$1,750$1,755$3,250$24,090
Total Invoice$33,265$42,403$41,920$45,751$45,268$45,937$65,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,543-2,054-4,265-3,777-3,055-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$39,860$39,866$41,486$41,491$42,882$62,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6$1,626$1,631$3,022$22,518

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

Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Power sliding rear window$250      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200      
Roof rails$250      
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Tubular side steps$350      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
White-letter tires$0      
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,980$6,455$8,830$8,305$7,530$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$2,205$4,580$4,055$3,280$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,543-2,054-4,265-3,777-3,055-3,385

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

Model Year20092014
ModelExplorer Sport TracC-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in108.7 in
Length210.2 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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