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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: $38,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $61,473 $68,541
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
255/50R20 1,325      
Sunroof 850 850    
Remote start 385 385    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Polished alloy wheels     1,950 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
255/50R20 1,127      
Sunroof 723 723    
Remote start 327 327    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Polished alloy wheels     1,814 1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 7,460 4,170
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 6,939 3,879
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $74,555 $78,865
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $69,407 $73,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,306
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$38,490$39,595$74,555$78,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,640-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$37,845$68,915$73,275
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$4,360
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$69,407$73,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-5,251-5,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,286$34,850$64,156$68,211
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0$4,055

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,615$10,505$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,640$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-5,251-5,204

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

Model Year20092018
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.17.4 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

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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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