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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013201320132013
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 $29,245 $32,395 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560            
Luxury Package 1,290              
Navigation system 1,995 1,995            
Audiophile Package 510              
Obstacle detection, rear 295   970   970   970 970
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
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
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476            
Luxury Package 1,097              
Navigation system 1,696 1,696            
Audiophile Package 433              
Obstacle detection, rear 251   902   902   902 902
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
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
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 6,980 6,010 6,980 6,010 4,480 4,480
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 6,491 5,589 6,491 5,589 4,166 4,166
Destination 785 785 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $43,235 $42,685 $46,835 $46,275 $46,785 $66,885
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $40,272 $39,760 $43,620 $43,099 $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: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,906
Model Year20082008201320132013201320132013
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)190, 7190, 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$34,680$35,735$43,235$42,685$46,835$46,275$46,785$66,885
Adjustments for Features-170-420-5250-2,375-1,850-1,075-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$35,315$42,710$42,685$44,460$44,425$45,710$65,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$25$0$1,775$1,740$3,025$22,675
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$40,272$39,760$43,620$43,099$43,573$62,385
Adjustments for Features-157-389-4890-2,212-1,723-1,001-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,854$32,746$39,783$39,760$41,408$41,376$42,572$60,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$23$0$1,648$1,616$2,812$21,203

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

Model Year20082008201320132013201320132013
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
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      
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 bumper protector$40$40      
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
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
SD Card slot  $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 external devices$0$0      
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600      
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$4,990$5,240$5,345$4,820$7,195$6,670$5,895$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$420$525$0$2,375$1,850$1,075$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-157-389-4890-2,212-1,723-1,001-1,422

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

Model Year20082013
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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