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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,415

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,988

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimElectric DriveLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,549 $35,268
Premium Package 2,690  
Interior Package 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Rearview camera 460  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Premium Package 2,502  
Interior Package 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Rearview camera 428  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 7,540 4,635
Options (change) 7,014 3,940
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $42,415 $43,315
Total Invoice $38,988 $40,033

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,455
Model Year20152012
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimElectric DriveLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine177hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$42,415$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$40,610
Total Invoice$38,988$40,033
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,988$37,533

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

Model Year20152012
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimElectric DriveLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
28 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Radar-based brake regeneration$200 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,715$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,500

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Ford Explorer features.

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

Model Year20152012
ModelB-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.6 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height61.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		51.4 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested185044%

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