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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: $36,560

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $13,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $13,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $31,010
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $28,752
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Convenience Package           995
Navigation system           2,505
Sunroof           850
Remote start           385
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Convenience Package           846
Navigation system           2,129
Sunroof           723
Remote start           327
Options (change) 10,540 10,540 8,560 7,480 4,890 4,735
Options (change) 9,802 9,802 7,961 6,956 4,547 4,025
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 815
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,415 $52,912 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065 $36,560
Total Invoice $46,951 $48,990 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595 $33,592

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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: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,535
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/65-18
Total Price$50,415$52,912$60,285$73,655$79,065$36,560
Adjustments for Features-5,180-6,705-7,855-6,530-7,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$46,207$52,430$67,125$71,185$36,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,195$21,890$25,950$0
Total Invoice$46,951$48,990$56,130$68,564$73,595$33,592
Adjustments for Features-4,824-6,208-7,314-6,079-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,127$42,782$48,816$62,485$66,260$33,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$6,689$20,358$24,133$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power sliding rear window     $250
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch     $200
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed     $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Tubular side steps     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,705$12,230$13,380$12,055$13,405$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$6,705$7,855$6,530$7,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,824-6,208-7,314-6,079-7,3350

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase111.8 in130.5 in
Length184.5 in210.2 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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