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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: $37,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,159

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $29,319 $32,901
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Convenience Package           995  
Navigation system           2,505 1,995
Sunroof           850 850
Remote start           385 385
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Convenience Package           846  
Navigation system           2,129 1,696
Sunroof           723 723
Remote start           327 327
Options (change) 10,540 10,540 8,560 7,480 4,890 4,735 3,230
Options (change) 9,802 9,802 7,961 6,956 4,547 4,025 2,746
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 815 815
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,415 $52,912 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065 $37,165 $39,595
Total Invoice $46,951 $48,990 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595 $34,159 $36,462

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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: $9,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,843
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$50,415$52,912$60,285$73,655$79,065$37,165$39,595
Adjustments for Features-4,240-5,765-6,915-5,590-6,9400-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,175$47,147$53,370$68,065$72,125$37,165$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,195$21,890$25,950$0$680
Total Invoice$46,951$48,990$56,130$68,564$73,595$34,159$36,462
Adjustments for Features-3,949-5,338-6,438-5,204-6,4600-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,002$43,652$49,692$63,360$67,135$34,159$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$6,690$20,358$24,133$0$691

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75 
Class II trailer hitch     $200$200
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack     $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200  
Running boards     $350$350
Sunroof     $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels      $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,005$11,530$12,680$11,355$12,705$5,765$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$5,765$6,915$5,590$6,940$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,949-5,338-6,438-5,204-6,4600-1,612

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in113.7 in
Length184.5 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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