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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| Difference: $4,840 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| Difference: $5,543 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $35,350 | $35,770 | $38,950 | $39,360 | $41,400 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $32,876 | $33,266 | $36,224 | $36,605 | $38,502 | $55,614 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | 698 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 5,710 | 4,010 | 5,690 | 4,720 | 5,690 | 4,720 | 4,480 | 4,480 |
| Options (change) | 4,855 | 3,410 | 5,292 | 4,390 | 5,292 | 4,390 | 4,166 | 4,166 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $41,945 | $41,395 | $45,545 | $44,985 | $46,785 | $66,885 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $39,073 | $38,561 | $42,421 | $41,900 | $43,573 | $62,385 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,670 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $41,945 | $41,395 | $45,545 | $44,985 | $46,785 | $66,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | -830 | -830 | -450 | 0 | -2,300 | -1,850 | -1,800 | -2,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,725 | $36,340 | $41,495 | $41,395 | $43,245 | $43,135 | $44,985 | $64,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $100 | $0 | $1,850 | $1,740 | $3,590 | $23,040 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $39,073 | $38,561 | $42,421 | $41,900 | $43,573 | $62,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | -750 | -751 | -419 | 0 | -2,142 | -1,723 | -1,676 | -2,285 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,268 | $32,882 | $38,654 | $38,561 | $40,279 | $40,177 | $41,897 | $60,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $614 | $93 | $0 | $1,718 | $1,616 | $3,336 | $21,539 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,150 | $5,150 | $4,770 | $4,320 | $6,620 | $6,170 | $6,120 | $6,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $830 | $830 | $450 | $0 | $2,300 | $1,850 | $1,800 | $2,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -750 | -751 | -419 | 0 | -2,142 | -1,723 | -1,676 | -2,285 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 33.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
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