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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: $42,765

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,314

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $13,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimB250ePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $53,940
Base Invoice $38,549 $51,512
Premium Package 2,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Smartphone integration 350  
Interior Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 2,502  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Smartphone integration 326  
Interior Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rearview camera 428  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 7,890 130
Options (change) 7,340 124
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $42,765 $55,065
Total Invoice $39,314 $52,631

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,272
Model Year20162018
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimB250ePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine177hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$42,765$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-10,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,765$44,555
Total Invoice$39,314$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-10,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,314$42,586

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

Model Year20162018
ModelB-ClassExplorer
TrimB250ePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,045

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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 Year20162018
ModelB-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length171.6 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height61.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		51.4 ft381.7 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 B250e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1515100%
Total Not Requested00%

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