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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: $34,385 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $6,375 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,760 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $6,206 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,335 | 8,335 | 5,585 | 4,035 | 4,355 | 2,555 |
| Options (change) | 7,753 | 7,753 | 5,195 | 3,753 | 3,702 | 2,172 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 785 | 785 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $43,310 | $60,410 | $34,385 | $35,735 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $40,337 | $56,362 | $31,760 | $33,135 |
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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: $6,545 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $43,310 | $60,410 | $34,385 | $35,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -225 | -925 | -170 | -670 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,760 | $41,285 | $43,085 | $59,485 | $34,215 | $35,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,325 | $18,725 | $0 | $850 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $40,337 | $56,362 | $31,760 | $33,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -863 | -157 | -621 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,966 | $38,453 | $40,127 | $55,499 | $31,603 | $32,514 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,161 | $17,533 | $0 | $911 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,045 | $5,220 | $4,270 | $4,970 | $4,215 | $4,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $225 | $925 | $170 | $670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -863 | -157 | -621 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 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 | 12.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 58% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 58% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 25% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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