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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $31,010
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $28,752
Premium I Package 2,150 2,150      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Convenience Package         995
Navigation system         2,505
Sunroof         850
Premium I Package 2,000 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Convenience Package         846
Navigation system         2,129
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 8,445 8,445 6,295 4,725 4,350
Options (change) 7,853 7,853 5,853 4,393 3,698
Destination 875 875 875 875 815
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,220 $43,970 $46,170 $64,000 $36,175
Total Invoice $39,325 $40,953 $42,998 $59,727 $33,265

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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: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,331
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$42,220$43,970$46,170$64,000$36,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-900-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$42,795$44,720$63,100$35,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,880$0
Total Invoice$39,325$40,953$42,998$59,727$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-840-271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,325$39,859$41,648$58,887$32,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,323$19,562$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power sliding rear window    $250
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,280$6,555$6,005$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$900$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-840-271

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase108.7 in130.5 in
Length182.3 in210.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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