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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: $13,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Luxury Package 1,450          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Obstacle detection, rear 255   970 970 970 970
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Sunroof 850 850        
Becker Map Pilot     600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Premium Package     2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Luxury Package 1,232          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Obstacle detection, rear 217   902 902 902 902
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Sunroof 723 723        
Becker Map Pilot     558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Premium Package     2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 5,095 3,390 8,770 6,070 6,360 3,770
Options (change) 4,332 2,883 8,155 5,644 5,914 3,505
Destination 735 735 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,200 $35,240 $48,095 $55,585 $71,185 $76,595
Total Invoice $31,857 $32,979 $44,792 $51,758 $66,266 $71,297

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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: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,087
Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,200$35,240$48,095$55,585$71,185$76,595
Adjustments for Features00-5,205-7,430-6,280-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$35,240$42,890$48,155$64,905$69,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$5,265$22,015$26,275
Total Invoice$31,857$32,979$44,792$51,758$66,266$71,297
Adjustments for Features00-4,848-6,918-5,846-6,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,857$32,979$39,944$44,840$60,420$64,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$4,896$20,476$24,437

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

Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,000$10,205$12,430$11,280$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,205$7,430$6,280$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,848-6,918-5,846-6,916

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

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.8 in
Length193.4 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.6 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-dash200No
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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