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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: $52,015

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,440

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400
Base Invoice $51,512 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750 750 750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim       0
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698 698 698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 15,760 15,760 12,960
Options (change) 0 14,659 14,659 12,055
Destination 995 905 905 905
Total Price $54,935 $52,015 $55,615 $55,265
Total Invoice $52,507 $48,440 $51,788 $51,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,393
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$54,935$52,015$55,615$55,265
Adjustments for Features-7,8050-1,850-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,130$52,015$53,765$54,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$2,900
Total Invoice$52,507$48,440$51,788$51,462
Adjustments for Features-7,4600-1,723-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,047$48,440$50,065$51,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,696

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

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$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$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$14,235$6,430$8,280$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,805$0$1,850$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4600-1,723-326

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

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in180.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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