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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: $41,385 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $3,235 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $3,047 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $40,780 | $32,900 | $34,650 | $39,000 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $38,027 | $30,597 | $32,225 | $36,270 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | 2,980 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1,570 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Navigation system | 694 | 694 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | 976 | 976 | 976 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | 2,771 | ||
| Premium II Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,390 | 2,390 | 10,845 | 10,845 | 7,345 |
| Options (change) | 2,086 | 2,086 | 10,084 | 10,084 | 6,829 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $41,385 | $44,065 | $44,620 | $46,370 | $47,220 |
| Total Invoice | $38,509 | $41,008 | $41,556 | $43,184 | $43,974 |
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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: $6,210 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,815 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $41,385 | $44,065 | $44,620 | $46,370 | $47,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,975 | -4,200 | 0 | -1,175 | -225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,410 | $39,865 | $44,620 | $45,195 | $46,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,455 | $0 | $575 | $2,375 |
| Total Invoice | $38,509 | $41,008 | $41,556 | $43,184 | $43,974 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,768 | -3,909 | 0 | -1,094 | -210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,741 | $37,099 | $41,556 | $42,090 | $43,764 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,358 | $0 | $534 | $2,208 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $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 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,745 | $8,970 | $4,770 | $5,945 | $4,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,975 | $4,200 | $0 | $1,175 | $225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,768 | -3,909 | 0 | -1,094 | -210 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 33.4 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 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
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