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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: $36,780 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $32,135 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $30,324 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $67,550 | $74,850 | $108,900 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $62,822 | $69,611 | $101,277 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 3,640 | 440 | 440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 3,095 | 409 | 409 | 0 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $40,005 | $68,915 | $76,215 | $109,825 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,811 | $64,156 | $70,945 | $102,202 |
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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: $28,135 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,600 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $40,005 | $68,915 | $76,215 | $109,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,000 | -4,000 | -6,340 | -10,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,780 | $38,005 | $64,915 | $69,875 | $99,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,225 | $0 | $4,960 | $34,195 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,811 | $64,156 | $70,945 | $102,202 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,840 | -3,724 | -5,902 | -9,971 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,832 | $34,971 | $60,432 | $65,043 | $92,231 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,139 | $0 | $4,611 | $31,799 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $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 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,955 | $6,955 | $8,955 | $11,295 | $15,670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,340 | $10,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,840 | -3,724 | -5,902 | -9,971 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| 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. | 4,035 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
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