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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: $46,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,802

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C400Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $38,100
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $35,528
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,700    
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,595
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,565
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Premium Package 2,511    
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,392
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     3,983
Options (change) 14,210 11,510 7,310
Options (change) 13,215 10,704 6,379
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $53,535 $61,025 $46,305
Total Invoice $49,852 $56,818 $42,802

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,397
Model Year201520152014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C400Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,535$61,025$46,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,535$58,725$45,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0
Total Invoice$49,852$56,818$42,802
Adjustments for Features0-2,141-347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,852$54,677$42,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$0

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

Model Year201520152014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C400Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$10,520$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,141-347

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

Model Year20152014
ModelC-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.6 in
Length184.5 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested317571%
Total Not Requested130029%

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