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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: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,988

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $12,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimPlatinumElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $41,450
Base Invoice $50,839 $38,549
Cargo cover 130  
Premium Package   2,690
Interior Package   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   460
Blind spot warning system   550
Cargo cover 124  
Premium Package   2,502
Interior Package   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rearview camera   428
Blind spot warning system   512
Options (change) 130 7,540
Options (change) 124 7,014
Destination 945 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $54,310 $42,415
Total Invoice $51,908 $38,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimPlatinumElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6177hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$54,310$42,415
Adjustments for Features-10,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,850$42,415
Total Invoice$51,908$38,988
Adjustments for Features-9,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,911$38,988

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

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerB-Class
TrimPlatinumElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,385$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9970

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

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in171.6 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.0 in61.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1515100%
Total Not Requested00%

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