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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,164

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $3,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $40,250
Base Invoice $51,512 $37,433
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parking Assist Package   1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250
Leather Seating Package   1,950
Power trunk closer   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated front seats   580
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Heated steering wheel   250
Upholstered instrument panel   350
AMG Line   2,175
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parking Assist Package   1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163
Leather Seating Package   1,814
Power trunk closer   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated front seats   539
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Heated steering wheel   233
Upholstered instrument panel   326
AMG Line   2,023
Panoramic sunroof   930
Options (change) 0 11,540
Options (change) 0 10,736
Destination 995 995
Total Price $54,935 $52,785
Total Invoice $52,507 $49,164

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$54,935$52,785
Adjustments for Features-6,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$52,785
Total Invoice$52,507$49,164
Adjustments for Features-6,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,180$49,164

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

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$13,485$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3270

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

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.8 in
Length198.3 in184.5 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

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