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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCLSCLSCLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Folding second row seats     440    
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 3,990 3,640 1,410 970 970
Options (change) 3,392 3,094 1,311 902 902
Destination 815 815 925 925 925
Total Price $38,085 $40,735 $74,435 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,683 $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: $31,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,374
Model Year20102010201420142014
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)190, 7190, 7610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,085$40,735$74,435$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5,010-7,835-8,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$39,385$69,425$93,560$100,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$24,135$30,735
Total Invoice$35,251$37,683$69,289$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,249-4,664-7,292-7,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$36,434$64,625$87,070$93,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0$22,445$28,584

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102010201420142014
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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$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 bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600    
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$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$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$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$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$200
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$5,070$6,420$10,080$12,905$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$5,010$7,835$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,249-4,664-7,292-7,663

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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