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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: $41,070 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $5,230 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,125 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $4,996 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $35,268 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,700 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | |
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,595 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | 1,855 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 2,511 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | |
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,356 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Navigation system | 676 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,435 | 11,135 | 9,140 | 2,390 |
| Options (change) | 10,635 | 10,356 | 8,501 | 2,032 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $46,300 | $47,910 | $50,005 | $41,070 |
| Total Invoice | $43,121 | $44,618 | $46,567 | $38,125 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,688 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $46,300 | $47,910 | $50,005 | $41,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -1,250 | -2,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,300 | $46,935 | $48,755 | $38,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $635 | $2,455 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,121 | $44,618 | $46,567 | $38,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -2,692 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,121 | $43,710 | $45,403 | $35,433 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $589 | $2,282 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $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 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $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 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,520 | $4,495 | $4,770 | $6,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $1,250 | $2,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -2,692 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 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 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 46% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
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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