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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,062
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,210
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,800
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Power driver seat     600
Sunroof Package     1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Folding second row seats     290
Bluetooth cell phone link     765
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,055
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,674
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Power driver seat     558
Sunroof Package     1,665
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642
Folding second row seats     270
Bluetooth cell phone link     711
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 10,465
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 9,733
Destination 815 815 775
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $44,640
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $41,570

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,302
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8228hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$41,735$43,470$44,640
Adjustments for Features-1,085-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,650$40,885$44,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$41,570
Adjustments for Features-995-2,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,268$37,598$41,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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

Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC280 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,315$7,815$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-995-2,3770

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

Model Year20092007
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in178.4 in
Width73.7 in68.0 in
Height72.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.0 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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