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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,135

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $61,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,032

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $57,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExpeditionExpeditionS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedKing RanchS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,270 $46,780 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $42,196 $43,569 $86,397 $129,735
Navigation system 2,105 2,105    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 2,650 2,650
Second-row buckets 795 795    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 485 485    
Package 301A / 401A 1,490 1,490    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS     1,950 1,950
Executive Rear Seat Package     3,500 3,500
Rear Seat Package     3,000 3,000
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600 2,600
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,290  
Premium 1 Package     4,500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Polished alloy wheels       1,700
Navigation system 1,789 1,789    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 2,465 2,465
Second-row buckets 676 676    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 413 413    
Package 301A / 401A 1,267 1,267    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS     1,814 1,814
Executive Rear Seat Package     3,255 3,255
Rear Seat Package     2,790 2,790
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418 2,418
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,130  
Premium 1 Package     4,185  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Polished alloy wheels       1,581
Options (change) 6,870 6,870 20,490 15,400
Options (change) 5,841 5,841 19,057 14,323
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $53,135 $54,645 $114,315 $155,825
Total Invoice $49,032 $50,405 $106,379 $144,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,902
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExpeditionExpeditionS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedKing RanchS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine310hp V8310hp V8449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/65-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$53,135$54,645$114,315$155,825
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,075-11,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$54,395$105,240$144,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0$39,260
Total Invoice$49,032$50,405$106,379$144,983
Adjustments for Features0-231-8,445-10,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,032$50,174$97,934$134,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0$36,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelExpeditionExpeditionS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedKing RanchS550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row  $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,595$9,845$18,670$20,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,075$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-8,445-10,537

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelExpeditionS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase119.0 in124.6 in
Length206.5 in206.5 in
Width78.8 in74.8 in
Height77.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in43.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested117585%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested117585%

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