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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: $43,315

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,824

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $39,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $37,107
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Cargo cover 130  
Premium 3 Package   5,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Interior Package   2,250
Blind spot warning system   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Cargo cover 114  
Premium 3 Package   5,115
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Interior Package   2,093
Blind spot warning system   512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 4,730 9,990
Options (change) 4,127 9,292
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,825 $43,315
Total Invoice $40,644 $39,824

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,897
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6177hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$43,825$43,315
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,895$43,315
Total Invoice$40,644$39,824
Adjustments for Features-2,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,927$39,824

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

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimLimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Total Value of Features$8,870$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7170

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested220049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested167560%
Total Not Requested114040%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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