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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,960 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $2,975 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,395 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $4,112 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 | $51,512 |
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | |
| designo Package | 3,800 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,950 | 1,250 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | |
| designo Package | 3,534 | 2,883 | 2,883 | 465 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 930 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,814 | 1,163 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,715 | 8,535 | 8,935 | 6,485 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,967 | 7,939 | 8,311 | 6,033 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $51,960 | $62,930 | $76,030 | $81,180 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $48,395 | $58,596 | $70,779 | $75,569 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,020 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/35-19 | 245/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $51,960 | $62,930 | $76,030 | $81,180 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,425 | -1,275 | -1,975 | -6,995 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,960 | $60,505 | $74,755 | $79,205 | $47,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,545 | $22,795 | $27,245 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $48,395 | $58,596 | $70,779 | $75,569 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,258 | -1,187 | -1,838 | -6,686 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,395 | $56,338 | $69,592 | $73,731 | $45,821 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,943 | $21,197 | $25,336 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,640 | $9,065 | $7,915 | $8,615 | $13,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,425 | $1,275 | $1,975 | $6,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,258 | -1,187 | -1,838 | -6,686 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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