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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: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,490
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $25,606
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
Wood trim       0  
Adrenaline Package         2,995
Electronics Package         545
Navigation system         1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers         510
Sunroof         850
Satellite radio         195
Floor mats         65
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139      
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
Wood trim       0  
Adrenaline Package         2,756
Electronics Package         463
Navigation system         1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers         433
Sunroof         723
Satellite radio         166
Floor mats         47
Options (change) 7,260 7,260 4,960 2,010 7,155
Options (change) 6,752 6,752 4,613 1,870 6,284
Destination 875 875 875 875 785
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $41,735 $43,435 $45,585 $62,335 $35,430
Total Invoice $38,875 $40,456 $42,456 $58,181 $32,675

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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: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,158
Model Year20102010201020102008
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$41,735$43,435$45,585$62,335$35,430
Adjustments for Features-45-1,220-1,495-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$42,215$44,090$61,805$35,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,400$20,115$0
Total Invoice$38,875$40,456$42,456$58,181$32,675
Adjustments for Features-42-1,136-1,392-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,833$39,320$41,064$57,686$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,231$18,853$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102008
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
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Running boards    $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
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, 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$150$150$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 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$6,145$6,420$5,455$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$1,220$1,495$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-1,136-1,392-4950

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

Model Year20102008
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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