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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: $46,440

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,926

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $38,200
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $35,622
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,595
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Wood trim         0  
Adaptive cruise control           1,150
Package 302A / 303A           4,600
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,392
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Wood trim         0  
Adaptive cruise control           1,004
Package 302A / 303A           4,013
Options (change) 14,610 14,610 12,030 11,450 8,910 7,345
Options (change) 13,588 13,588 11,188 10,648 8,286 6,409
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,485 $56,982 $63,755 $77,625 $83,085 $46,440
Total Invoice $50,737 $52,776 $59,357 $72,256 $77,334 $42,926

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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: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,973
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$54,485$56,982$63,755$77,625$83,085$46,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,375-1,600-2,500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$55,457$61,380$76,025$80,585$46,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100$0
Total Invoice$50,737$52,776$59,357$72,256$77,334$42,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,412-2,211-1,489-2,327-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,737$51,364$57,146$70,767$75,007$42,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$6,409$20,030$24,270$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
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$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control     $50
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
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 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
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    
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 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,570$10,095$10,945$10,170$11,070$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,375$1,600$2,500$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,412-2,211-1,489-2,327-162

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

Model Year20162015
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

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
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%

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

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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%
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested327573%
Total Not Requested120027%

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