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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,340

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,190

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC280 Luxury SedanEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,062 $27,273 $30,178
Power driver seat 600    
Sunroof Package 1,790    
AWD 1,800 2,320 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Folding second row seats 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765    
Navigation system 2,210 1,995 1,995
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500    
CD changer, remote 420    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Power driver seat 558    
Sunroof Package 1,665    
AWD 1,674 2,111 2,117
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Folding second row seats 270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711    
Navigation system 2,055 1,696 1,696
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395    
CD changer, remote 391    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 10,065 9,310 6,820
Options (change) 9,361 8,132 6,017
Destination 775 785 785
Total Price $44,240 $39,340 $40,000
Total Invoice $41,198 $36,190 $36,980

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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: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,762
Model Year200720082008
ModelC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC280 Luxury SedanEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,240$39,340$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-820-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,240$38,520$38,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$41,198$36,190$36,980
Adjustments for Features0-754-989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,198$35,436$35,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555

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

Model Year200720082008
ModelC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC280 Luxury SedanEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,075$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754-989

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer features.

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

Model Year20072008
ModelC-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length178.4 in193.4 in
Width68.0 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.283.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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