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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: $35,025

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,557

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,200 $72,800 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $60,636 $67,704 $26,790 $29,361
AMG Leather Package 2,590      
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
235/65R18     695  
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Remote start     385 385
AMG Leather Package 2,409      
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,163    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
235/65R18     591  
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 7,365 4,075 5,920 3,775
Options (change) 6,850 3,790 5,032 3,209
Destination 925 925 735 735
Total Price $73,490 $77,800 $35,025 $35,625
Total Invoice $68,411 $72,419 $32,557 $33,305

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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: $32,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,868
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8503hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$73,490$77,800$35,025$35,625
Adjustments for Features-6,430-6,3800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,060$71,420$35,025$35,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,360$0$350
Total Invoice$68,411$72,419$32,557$33,305
Adjustments for Features-5,986-5,9390-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,425$66,480$32,557$33,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0$514

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

Model Year2017201720072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,230$11,180$4,800$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$6,380$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,986-5,9390-234

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

Model Year20172007
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 Capacity17.4 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 AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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