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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: $42,415

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,988

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $41,450
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,549
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Interior Package   2,150
Premium Package   2,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   460
Blind spot warning system   550
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Interior Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,502
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rearview camera   428
Blind spot warning system   512
Options (change) 4,440 7,540
Options (change) 3,774 7,014
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,800 $42,415
Total Invoice $39,551 $38,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,729
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6177hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$42,800$42,415
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$42,415
Total Invoice$39,551$38,988
Adjustments for Features-2,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,259$38,988

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
28 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Radar-based brake regeneration $200
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,220$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2920

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in171.6 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in61.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested232558%
Total Not Requested165042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%

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