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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,840

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCLSCLSCLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,450        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795      
Third-row seat 845 375      
Sunroof 850 850      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 255   970 970 970
Folding second row seats     440    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,232        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676      
Third-row seat 718 319      
Sunroof 723 723      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Obstacle detection, rear 217   902 902 902
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 6,735 4,560 1,410 970 970
Options (change) 5,726 3,878 1,311 902 902
Destination 735 735 925 925 925
Total Price $35,840 $36,410 $74,435 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $33,251 $33,974 $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: $34,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,761
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCLSCLSCLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,840$36,410$74,435$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features00-4,595-6,695-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$36,410$69,840$94,700$101,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$24,860$31,360
Total Invoice$33,251$33,974$69,289$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features00-4,277-6,231-6,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,251$33,974$65,012$88,131$94,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0$23,119$29,164

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCLSCLSCLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
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
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
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  
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$4,575$4,575$9,170$11,270$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,595$6,695$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,277-6,231-6,696

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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