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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,320 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $3,065 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,693 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $2,816 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $40,780 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $38,027 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 694 | 694 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,390 | 2,390 | 8,345 | 8,345 | 7,745 | 7,745 | 4,165 |
| Options (change) | 2,086 | 2,086 | 7,762 | 7,762 | 7,204 | 7,204 | 3,873 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $41,385 | $44,065 | $38,320 | $42,070 | $46,070 | $46,670 | $60,690 |
| Total Invoice | $38,509 | $41,008 | $35,693 | $39,181 | $42,901 | $43,459 | $56,587 |
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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: $2,000 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,897 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $41,385 | $44,065 | $38,320 | $42,070 | $46,070 | $46,670 | $60,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,065 | -6,540 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -1,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,320 | $37,525 | $38,320 | $40,845 | $45,770 | $45,145 | $59,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,205 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $20,870 |
| Total Invoice | $38,509 | $41,008 | $35,693 | $39,181 | $42,901 | $43,459 | $56,587 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,713 | -6,086 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,796 | $34,922 | $35,693 | $38,040 | $42,622 | $42,039 | $55,188 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,126 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $19,495 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,995 | $10,470 | $3,930 | $5,155 | $4,230 | $5,455 | $5,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,065 | $6,540 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $1,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,713 | -6,086 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 33.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
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