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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,260 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $72,715 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $68,056 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | Limited | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $113,150 | $150,250 | $157,000 | $209,300 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $105,229 | $139,732 | $146,010 | $194,649 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,015 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $44,260 | $116,975 | $155,075 | $160,475 | $212,775 |
| Total Invoice | $40,792 | $108,848 | $144,351 | $149,485 | $198,124 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,290 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,938 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | Limited | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $44,260 | $116,975 | $155,075 | $160,475 | $212,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,425 | -7,125 | -8,575 | -9,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,260 | $112,550 | $147,950 | $151,900 | $203,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,400 | $39,350 | $90,625 |
| Total Invoice | $40,792 | $108,848 | $144,351 | $149,485 | $198,124 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,118 | -6,632 | -7,988 | -8,939 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,792 | $104,730 | $137,719 | $141,497 | $189,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $32,989 | $36,767 | $84,455 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class |
| Trim | Limited | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,805 | $14,230 | $16,930 | $18,380 | $19,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,425 | $7,125 | $8,575 | $9,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,118 | -6,632 | -7,988 | -8,939 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | CL-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 116.3 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 4,651 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 62.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 32.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
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