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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: $41,385

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Navigation system 795 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,070 1,070 1,070
Premium 2 Package     3,700 3,700  
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590
Rear spoiler     300    
Proximity key     1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera     450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Navigation system 694 694      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 995 995 995
Premium 2 Package     3,441 3,441  
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479
Rear spoiler     279    
Proximity key     1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera     418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 12,260 11,960 8,260
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 11,401 11,122 7,681
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $41,385 $44,065 $46,735 $48,135 $48,885
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,008 $43,524 $44,826 $45,524

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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: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,225
Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,385$44,065$46,735$48,135$48,885
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,6000-975-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$40,465$46,735$47,160$48,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$425$2,125
Total Invoice$38,509$41,008$43,524$44,826$45,524
Adjustments for Features-2,210-3,3500-908-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,299$37,658$43,524$43,918$45,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,359$0$394$1,977

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

Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 $250$250$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, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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 $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   
Surround sound$250$250   
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
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
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$7,795$9,020$5,420$6,395$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,600$0$975$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,210-3,3500-908-23

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

Model Year20132010
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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