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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: $54,875 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $22,600 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,444 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $19,674 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Platinum | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,235 | $65,990 | $73,200 | $106,550 |
| Base Invoice | $50,839 | $61,371 | $68,076 | $99,092 |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
| Wheel Package | 990 | 760 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 800 | 800 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | 3,740 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 660 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
| Wheel Package | 921 | 707 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | 372 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 744 | 744 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,906 | 3,478 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 695 | 10,560 | 12,155 | 7,165 |
| Options (change) | 660 | 9,822 | 11,305 | 6,663 |
| Destination | 945 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $54,875 | $77,475 | $86,280 | $114,640 |
| Total Invoice | $52,444 | $72,118 | $80,306 | $106,680 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,070 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,946 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Platinum | CLS400 | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $54,875 | $77,475 | $86,280 | $114,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,470 | 0 | -2,765 | -5,390 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,405 | $77,475 | $83,515 | $109,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,040 | $31,775 |
| Total Invoice | $52,444 | $72,118 | $80,306 | $106,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,272 | 0 | -2,574 | -5,016 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,172 | $72,118 | $77,732 | $101,664 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,614 | $29,546 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | Platinum | CLS400 | CLS550 | 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 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $13,485 | $9,015 | $11,780 | $14,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,470 | $0 | $2,765 | $5,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,272 | 0 | -2,574 | -5,016 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 4,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Wheel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 24% |
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