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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,725

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $31,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,776

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $29,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracE-Class
TrimLimitedE550
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $25,606 $55,605
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Electronics Package 545  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 65  
Rear Seat Package   440
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Electronics Package 463  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Floor mats 47  
Rear Seat Package   409
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 8,450 7,520
Options (change) 7,385 6,993
Destination 785 875
Total Price $36,725 $68,185
Total Invoice $33,776 $63,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,419
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracE-Class
TrimLimitedE550
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,725$68,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,725$62,515
Total Invoice$33,776$63,473
Adjustments for Features0-5,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$58,195

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracE-Class
TrimLimitedE550
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,278

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracE-Class
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in113.1 in
Length210.2 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume0.015.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested141554%

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