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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $27,273 $30,178
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 295  
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Sun and Sirius Package             560 560
Luxury Package             1,290  
Navigation system             1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package             510  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 251  
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Sun and Sirius Package             476 476
Luxury Package             1,097  
Navigation system             1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package             433  
Options (change) 8,730 7,760 8,730 7,760 6,230 7,570 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 8,119 7,217 8,119 7,217 5,794 7,040 3,953 2,172
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 785 785
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $44,405 $43,855 $47,625 $47,065 $47,680 $69,075 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $41,358 $40,847 $44,353 $43,832 $44,404 $64,420 $32,011 $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: $8,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,040
Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,405$43,855$47,625$47,065$47,680$69,075$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-1,380-855-3,080-2,555-1,780-2,2800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,025$43,000$44,545$44,510$45,900$66,795$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,795$0$805
Total Invoice$41,358$40,847$44,353$43,832$44,404$64,420$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-1,285-796-2,868-2,379-1,658-2,1260-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,073$40,051$41,485$41,453$42,746$62,294$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,695$22,243$0$892

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic      $900$900
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,970$7,195$6,670$5,895$6,395$4,115$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$855$3,080$2,555$1,780$2,280$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-796-2,868-2,379-1,658-2,1260-232

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length180.7 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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