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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,005

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,571

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC280 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $33,400 $31,010
Base Invoice $31,062 $28,752
Sunroof Package 1,790  
AWD 1,800 2,525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Folding second row seats 290  
Navigation system 2,210 2,505
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Adrenaline Package   1,995
Sunroof Package 1,665  
AWD 1,674 2,298
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Folding second row seats 270  
Navigation system 2,055 2,129
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Options (change) 9,865 10,180
Options (change) 9,175 9,004
Destination 775 815
Total Price $44,040 $42,005
Total Invoice $41,012 $38,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,703
Model Year20072009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC280 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine228hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$44,040$42,005
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$41,720
Total Invoice$41,012$38,571
Adjustments for Features0-262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,012$38,309

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

Model Year20072009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC280 Luxury SedanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262

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

Model Year20072009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.9 in130.5 in
Length178.4 in210.2 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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