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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: $46,190 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $7,345 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $7,151 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $38,400 | $48,590 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $35,712 | $45,189 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 5,600 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,886 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,376 | 1,376 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |
| Options (change) | 7,195 | 14,210 | 11,510 |
| Options (change) | 6,278 | 13,215 | 10,704 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $46,190 | $53,535 | $61,025 |
| Total Invoice | $42,701 | $49,852 | $56,818 |
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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: $7,520 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,313 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $46,190 | $53,535 | $61,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -175 | 0 | -2,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,015 | $53,535 | $58,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,190 |
| Total Invoice | $42,701 | $49,852 | $56,818 |
| Adjustments for Features | -162 | 0 | -2,141 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,539 | $49,852 | $54,677 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,825 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Limited | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,395 | $8,220 | $10,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $175 | $0 | $2,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -162 | 0 | -2,141 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.2 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 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3825 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
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