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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420062006
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 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $27,518 $29,578
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 255 255
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Wood trim           0    
Ultimate Convenience Group             350 350
Luxury Package             1,700  
Side curtain airbags             560 560
Sunroof             850 850
Navigation system             1,995 1,995
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 217 217
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Wood trim           0    
Ultimate Convenience Group             298 298
Luxury Package             1,445  
Side curtain airbags             476 476
Sunroof             723 723
Navigation system             1,696 1,696
Options (change) 8,800 7,830 8,800 7,830 6,300 7,640 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 8,184 7,282 8,184 7,282 5,859 7,105 4,855 3,410
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,525 $45,005 $49,125 $48,605 $49,325 $70,515 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $42,403 $41,920 $45,751 $45,268 $45,937 $65,763 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,626
Model Year20142014201420142014201420062006
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 I4248hp V6248hp 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, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,525$45,005$49,125$48,605$49,325$70,515$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,820-1,370-3,670-3,220-2,170-2,72000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,705$43,635$45,455$45,385$47,155$67,795$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$1,820$1,750$3,520$24,160$0$615
Total Invoice$42,403$41,920$45,751$45,268$45,937$65,763$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,695-1,276-3,418-2,999-2,021-2,53700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,708$40,644$42,333$42,269$43,916$63,226$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$64$0$1,689$1,625$3,272$22,582$0$615

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

Model Year20142014201420142014201420062006
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 app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
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
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Running boards      $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires      $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels       $350
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$5,570$5,120$7,420$6,970$5,920$6,470$3,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$1,370$3,670$3,220$2,170$2,720$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,695-1,276-3,418-2,999-2,021-2,53700

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

Model Year20142006
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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