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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,880

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,631

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $54,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $50,406 $56,079
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 1,850 560 720 720
Options (change) 1,573 476 670 670
Destination 785 785 925 925
Total Price $31,880 $33,740 $55,845 $61,945
Total Invoice $29,631 $31,439 $52,001 $57,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,982
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,880$33,740$55,845$61,945
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,565-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,040$53,280$58,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0$5,700
Total Invoice$29,631$31,439$52,001$57,674
Adjustments for Features0-652-2,388-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,631$30,787$49,613$54,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,156$0$5,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,840$7,705$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,565$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-2,388-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in185.0 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.6 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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