Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,508

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Convenience Package 995          
Navigation system 2,505 1,995        
Sunroof 850 850        
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats     750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim           0
Convenience Package 846          
Navigation system 2,129 1,696        
Sunroof 723 723        
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats     698 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 8,445 8,445 6,450 4,730
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 7,854 7,854 5,999 4,398
Destination 815 815 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $43,310 $45,220 $47,315 $65,905
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $40,340 $42,116 $44,065 $61,499

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,115
Model Year200920092011201120112011
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)190, 7190, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,780$39,210$43,310$45,220$47,315$65,905
Adjustments for Features-660-2,4100-1,175-1,450-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,120$36,800$43,310$44,045$45,865$65,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$735$2,555$21,920
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$40,340$42,116$44,065$61,499
Adjustments for Features-607-2,2210-1,094-1,350-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,225$33,914$40,340$41,022$42,715$60,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$682$2,375$20,529

Return to top

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

Model Year200920092011201120112011
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$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
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 bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$7,290$4,880$6,055$6,330$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$2,410$0$1,175$1,450$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-2,2210-1,094-1,350-630

Return to top

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

Model Year20092011
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84050%
Total Not Requested82550%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.