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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $65,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $61,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCL-Class
TrimLimitedCL550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $103,600
Base Invoice $35,528 $96,348
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,010
Premium I Package   1,960
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850
iPod integration   425
Heated steering wheel   460
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Polished alloy wheels 519 939
Premium I Package   1,823
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650
iPod integration   395
Heated steering wheel   428
Options (change) 7,790 6,705
Options (change) 6,797 6,235
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $46,785 $112,180
Total Invoice $43,220 $104,458

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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: $62,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,421
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCL-Class
TrimLimitedCL550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-18
Total Price$46,785$112,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,785$109,155
Total Invoice$43,220$104,458
Adjustments for Features0-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,220$101,641

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

Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCL-Class
TrimLimitedCL550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,705$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817

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

Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in116.3 in
Length197.1 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested277554%
Total Not Requested235046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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