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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Convenience Package 1,995          
Navigation system 1,995          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Convenience Package 1,696          
Navigation system 1,696          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 10,860 8,160 8,450 5,860
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 10,099 7,588 7,858 5,449
Destination 815 815 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $50,185 $57,675 $73,275 $78,685
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $46,736 $53,702 $68,210 $73,241

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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: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,471
Model Year201020102015201520152015
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)190, 7190, 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$38,085$39,940$50,185$57,675$73,275$78,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,310-6,610-5,360-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$45,875$51,065$67,915$72,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$5,190$22,040$26,300
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$46,736$53,702$68,210$73,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-4,014-6,155-4,989-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$42,722$47,547$63,221$67,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$4,825$20,499$24,459

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

Model Year201020102015201520152015
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 
911 assist$25$25    
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
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    
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 bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Folding third row seats$600     
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    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
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$5,970$7,070$10,280$12,580$11,330$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,310$6,610$5,360$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-4,014-6,155-4,989-6,060

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

Model Year20102015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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%
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%
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 C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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 C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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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