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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: $34,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,703

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $48,546 $54,870
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Options (change) 1,845 850 1,690 1,690
Options (change) 1,569 723 1,572 1,572
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $34,275 $37,215 $54,815 $61,615
Total Invoice $31,703 $34,439 $51,043 $57,367

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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: $17,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,323
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6302hp 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$34,275$37,215$54,815$61,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,240-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$35,265$51,575$57,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$6,400
Total Invoice$31,703$34,439$51,043$57,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-3,017-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,703$32,634$48,026$53,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$0$5,952

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

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
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, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
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 air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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$325$325
CD player$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$5,415$7,365$8,655$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,240$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805-3,017-3,389

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

Model Year20092014
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.3,620 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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