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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: $44,065 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $6,635 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,008 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $6,198 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Trim | Sport | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,780 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $38,027 | $35,898 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 2,210 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | |
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | |
| AWD | 1,800 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | |
| Navigation system | 694 | 2,055 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | |
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | |
| AWD | 1,674 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | |
| Folding second row seats | 270 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | |
| Options (change) | 2,390 | 11,325 |
| Options (change) | 2,086 | 10,533 |
| Destination | 895 | 775 |
| Total Price | $44,065 | $50,700 |
| Total Invoice | $41,008 | $47,206 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Trim | Sport | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $44,065 | $50,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,000 | $50,700 |
| Total Invoice | $41,008 | $47,206 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,852 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,156 | $47,206 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Trim | Sport | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,120 | $7,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,065 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,852 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| 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 | 4,921 lb. | 3,685 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 C350 Luxury Sedan
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 35% |
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