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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,405

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,778

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerB-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $41,450
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $38,549
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 460
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970
Interior Package     2,150
Heated front seats     580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 428
Obstacle detection, rear 251   902
Interior Package     2,000
Heated front seats     539
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 4,375 2,280 4,880
Options (change) 3,720 1,939 4,539
Destination 785 785 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,405 $35,460 $39,755
Total Invoice $31,778 $32,902 $36,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,806
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerB-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6177hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,405$35,460$39,755
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$35,210$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$31,778$32,902$36,513
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,778$32,670$34,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerB-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
28 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,015$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,929

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in171.6 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in61.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

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