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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: $45,010 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $36,925 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,430 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $34,835 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 638 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,860 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Rear spoiler | 372 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,650 | 8,910 | 3,920 | 3,920 |
| Options (change) | 5,653 | 8,287 | 3,646 | 3,646 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $45,010 | $81,935 | $104,345 | $111,345 |
| Total Invoice | $41,430 | $76,265 | $97,106 | $103,616 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,275 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,438 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,010 | $81,935 | $104,345 | $111,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,650 | -4,050 | -4,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,010 | $78,285 | $100,295 | $106,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $22,010 | $28,610 |
| Total Invoice | $41,430 | $76,265 | $97,106 | $103,616 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,397 | -3,769 | -4,141 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,430 | $72,868 | $93,337 | $99,475 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $20,469 | $26,607 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $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 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,845 | $13,495 | $13,895 | $14,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,650 | $4,050 | $4,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,397 | -3,769 | -4,141 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 4,256 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 23% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 51% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
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