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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: $46,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $35,528 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Package 302A / 303A 5,600          
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
designo Package         3,090 550
Wood trim           0
Package 302A / 303A 4,886          
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
designo Package         2,874 512
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,195 14,610 14,610 12,030 11,450 8,910
Options (change) 6,278 13,588 13,588 11,188 10,648 8,286
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $46,190 $54,485 $56,982 $63,755 $77,625 $83,085
Total Invoice $42,701 $50,737 $52,776 $59,357 $72,256 $77,334

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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: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,013
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$46,190$54,485$56,982$63,755$77,625$83,085
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,550-2,400-1,625-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,190$54,460$55,432$61,355$76,000$80,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100
Total Invoice$42,701$50,737$52,776$59,357$72,256$77,334
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,436-2,234-1,513-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,701$50,714$51,340$57,123$70,743$74,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626$6,409$20,029$24,270

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

Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50     
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,545$8,570$10,095$10,945$10,170$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,550$2,400$1,625$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,436-2,234-1,513-2,350

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

Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.8 in
Length197.1 in184.5 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested392577%
Total Not Requested120023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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