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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: $39,725 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $3,750 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $4,638 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,400 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $31,062 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Power driver seat | 600 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | ||
| AWD | 1,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 420 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 2,225 | 2,225 | |
| Power driver seat | 558 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | ||
| AWD | 1,674 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 391 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 1,980 | 1,980 | |
| Options (change) | 9,300 | 8,880 | 7,180 |
| Options (change) | 8,650 | 7,686 | 6,241 |
| Destination | 775 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $43,475 | $39,725 | $40,340 |
| Total Invoice | $40,487 | $35,849 | $36,464 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,558 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/4L | 4WD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/26 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $43,475 | $39,725 | $40,340 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,020 | -1,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,475 | $38,705 | $39,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $40,487 | $35,849 | $36,464 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -920 | -922 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,487 | $34,929 | $35,542 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $613 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $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 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,180 | $6,200 | $6,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -920 | -922 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,655 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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