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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: $34,200

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Luxury Package 1,450              
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350            
Sunroof 850 850            
Satellite radio 195 195            
Obstacle detection, rear 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
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Luxury Package 1,232              
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298            
Sunroof 723 723            
Satellite radio 166 166            
Obstacle detection, rear 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
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 5,095 3,390 8,730 7,760 8,730 7,760 6,230 7,570
Options (change) 4,332 2,883 8,119 7,217 8,119 7,217 5,794 7,040
Destination 735 735 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,200 $35,240 $44,985 $44,435 $48,585 $48,025 $48,535 $69,975
Total Invoice $31,857 $32,979 $41,900 $41,388 $45,248 $44,727 $45,201 $65,259

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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: $9,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year20072007201320132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,200$35,240$44,985$44,435$48,585$48,025$48,535$69,975
Adjustments for Features00-1,645-1,195-3,495-3,045-2,195-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$35,240$43,340$43,240$45,090$44,980$46,340$67,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$100$0$1,850$1,740$3,100$24,190
Total Invoice$31,857$32,979$41,900$41,388$45,248$44,727$45,201$65,259
Adjustments for Features00-1,532-1,113-3,255-2,836-2,044-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,857$32,979$40,368$40,275$41,993$41,891$43,157$62,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$93$0$1,718$1,616$2,882$22,611

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

Model Year20072007201320132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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, power  $350$350$350$350$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
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$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   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$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
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$3,675$3,675$5,320$4,870$7,170$6,720$5,870$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,645$1,195$3,495$3,045$2,195$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,532-1,113-3,255-2,836-2,044-2,373

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

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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