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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: $46,835 Ford Explorer Sport | |||
| Difference: $4,655 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,758 Ford Explorer Sport | |||
| Difference: $3,183 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C350 Luxury Sedan | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,600 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $35,898 | $41,543 | $50,587 |
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | ||
| AWD | 1,800 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 795 | |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | ||
| AWD | 1,674 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 755 | |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,115 | 2,390 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,268 | 2,270 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $51,490 | $46,835 | $53,915 |
| Total Invoice | $47,941 | $44,758 | $51,532 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,823 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C350 Luxury Sedan | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $51,490 | $46,835 | $53,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,855 | -10,705 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,490 | $41,980 | $43,210 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,230 |
| Total Invoice | $47,941 | $44,758 | $51,532 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,640 | -10,232 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,941 | $40,118 | $41,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,182 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C350 Luxury Sedan | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,805 | $12,660 | $18,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,855 | $10,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,640 | -10,232 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,685 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 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 | 12.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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