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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: $38,110 Ford Explorer XLT | |||||
| Difference: $4,300 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,264 Ford Explorer XLT | |||||
| Difference: $4,236 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 1,356 | 1,356 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||||
| Navigation system | 676 | 676 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,985 | 9,985 | 7,235 | 5,190 | 2,390 |
| Options (change) | 9,287 | 9,287 | 6,729 | 4,412 | 2,032 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $42,410 | $44,110 | $44,960 | $38,110 | $41,070 |
| Total Invoice | $39,500 | $41,081 | $41,871 | $35,264 | $38,125 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,680 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $42,410 | $44,110 | $44,960 | $38,110 | $41,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -225 | -1,560 | -3,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,410 | $42,935 | $44,735 | $36,550 | $37,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,325 | $0 | $1,395 |
| Total Invoice | $39,500 | $41,081 | $41,871 | $35,264 | $38,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -1,444 | -2,901 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,500 | $39,987 | $41,661 | $33,820 | $35,224 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,161 | $0 | $1,404 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,195 | $5,370 | $4,420 | $5,755 | $7,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $225 | $1,560 | $3,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -210 | -1,444 | -2,901 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 80.7 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 56% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 56% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 31% |
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% |
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