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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: $46,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400
Base Invoice $35,528 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502
Package 302A / 303A 5,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090 1,090 1,090
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Package 302A / 303A 4,886      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,014 1,014 1,014
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Options (change) 7,195 13,260 13,260 10,460
Options (change) 6,278 12,333 12,333 9,729
Destination 895 905 905 905
Total Price $46,190 $49,515 $53,115 $52,765
Total Invoice $42,701 $46,114 $49,462 $49,136

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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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,857
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$46,190$49,515$53,115$52,765
Adjustments for Features-3,7250-1,850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$49,515$51,265$52,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,100
Total Invoice$42,701$46,114$49,462$49,136
Adjustments for Features-3,4440-1,723-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,257$46,114$47,739$48,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,882

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

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,245$5,520$7,370$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0$1,850$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4440-1,723-140

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

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,535 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 control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested287556%
Total Not Requested225044%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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