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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Package 302A / 303A 4,500          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Package 302A / 303A 3,825          
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,095 13,570 12,600 13,570 12,600 10,770
Options (change) 5,181 12,622 11,720 12,622 11,720 10,018
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $44,775 $49,245 $48,695 $52,465 $51,905 $52,220
Total Invoice $41,274 $45,861 $45,350 $48,856 $48,335 $48,628

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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: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,395
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,775$49,245$48,695$52,465$51,905$52,220
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$48,720$48,695$50,240$50,205$51,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$41,274$45,861$45,350$48,856$48,335$48,628
Adjustments for Features-3,319-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,955$45,372$45,350$46,784$46,752$47,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200     
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,720$5,645$5,120$7,345$6,820$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,319-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested255061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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