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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,195 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $36,240 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,412 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $34,877 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | 795 | |||
| Third-row seat | 845 | 845 | |||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | 676 | |||
| Third-row seat | 718 | 718 | |||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,350 | 5,650 | 1,410 | 970 | 970 |
| Options (change) | 6,249 | 4,804 | 1,311 | 902 | 902 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $38,195 | $38,810 | $74,435 | $101,395 | $108,395 |
| Total Invoice | $34,412 | $35,027 | $69,289 | $94,362 | $100,872 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,470 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,437 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,195 | $38,810 | $74,435 | $101,395 | $108,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,770 | -6,870 | -7,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,195 | $38,810 | $69,665 | $94,525 | $101,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $24,860 | $31,360 |
| Total Invoice | $34,412 | $35,027 | $69,289 | $94,362 | $100,872 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,440 | -6,393 | -6,858 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,412 | $35,027 | $64,849 | $87,969 | $94,014 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $23,120 | $29,165 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,650 | $4,650 | $9,420 | $11,520 | $12,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $4,770 | $6,870 | $7,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -4,440 | -6,393 | -6,858 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,256 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 28% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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