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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: $45,370

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $35,268
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150   2,450  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,595
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Premium 4 Package       5,700    
designo Package       3,100 500  
Polished alloy wheels       1,950 1,250 595
Package 302A / 303A           4,500
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860   2,279  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,356
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Premium 4 Package       5,301    
designo Package       2,883 465  
Polished alloy wheels       1,814 1,163 506
Package 302A / 303A           3,825
Options (change) 12,120 12,120 10,210 14,490 7,940 6,690
Options (change) 11,273 11,273 9,497 13,477 7,386 5,687
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,545 $55,052 $63,135 $80,615 $81,665 $45,370
Total Invoice $48,933 $50,982 $58,782 $75,038 $76,015 $41,780

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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: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,083
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
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)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$52,545$55,052$63,135$80,615$81,665$45,370
Adjustments for Features-75-1,600-3,000-4,575-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,470$53,452$60,135$76,040$79,215$45,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,665$23,570$26,745$0
Total Invoice$48,933$50,982$58,782$75,038$76,015$41,780
Adjustments for Features-70-1,482-2,793-4,258-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,863$49,500$55,989$70,780$73,735$41,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$7,126$21,917$24,872$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassExplorer
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
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  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$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 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
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  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera     $200
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50  
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$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
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 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50  
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   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
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$300$300$300$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   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$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$9,145$10,670$12,070$13,645$11,520$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,600$3,000$4,575$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-1,482-2,793-4,258-2,2800

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

Model Year20172012
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.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested166546%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested166546%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested166556%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested117527%
Total Not Requested319073%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested317576%
Total Not Requested100024%

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