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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $35,268
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,595
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,356
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0  
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Options (change) 13,570 12,600 13,570 12,600 10,770 6,095
Options (change) 12,622 11,720 12,622 11,720 10,018 5,181
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825
Total Price $49,245 $48,695 $52,465 $51,905 $52,220 $44,775
Total Invoice $45,861 $45,350 $48,856 $48,335 $48,628 $41,274

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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: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,395
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$49,245$48,695$52,465$51,905$52,220$44,775
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$48,695$50,240$50,205$51,495$41,175
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$0
Total Invoice$45,861$45,350$48,856$48,335$48,628$41,274
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-3,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,372$45,350$46,784$46,752$47,953$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power liftgate     $350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning     $200
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,120$7,345$6,820$5,845$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-3,319

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length180.7 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested255061%

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