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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,177

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $51,512 $35,712 $45,189
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Sport Package   2,500  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Power trunk closer   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Sport Package   2,325  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Power trunk closer   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 0 16,710 11,510
Options (change) 0 15,540 10,704
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $54,935 $56,035 $61,025
Total Invoice $52,507 $52,177 $56,818

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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: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,645
Model Year201820152015
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,935$56,035$61,025
Adjustments for Features-5,2050-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,730$56,035$59,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,290
Total Invoice$52,507$52,177$56,818
Adjustments for Features-4,9750-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,532$52,177$55,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,058

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelExplorerC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
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
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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$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  
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
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,635$7,430$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9750-1,583

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

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.8 in
Length198.3 in184.5 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
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%

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