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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: $33,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Luxury Package 1,450          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Sunroof 850 850        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim           0
Luxury Package 1,232          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Sunroof 723 723        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,840 3,390 7,960 7,960 5,210 3,660
Options (change) 4,115 2,883 7,404 7,404 4,846 3,404
Destination 735 735 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,945 $35,240 $40,385 $42,085 $42,935 $60,035
Total Invoice $31,640 $32,979 $37,617 $39,198 $39,988 $56,013

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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: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,354
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,945$35,240$40,385$42,085$42,935$60,035
Adjustments for Features-405-6550-1,250-225-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$34,585$40,385$40,835$42,710$59,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$450$2,325$18,625
Total Invoice$31,640$32,979$37,617$39,198$39,988$56,013
Adjustments for Features-377-6130-1,164-210-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,263$32,366$37,617$38,034$39,778$55,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,103$0$417$2,161$17,440

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

Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,000$3,345$4,595$3,570$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$655$0$1,250$225$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-377-6130-1,164-210-956

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

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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