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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: $36,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $49,616 $55,242
Convenience Package 1,995      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Convenience Package 1,696      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 1,995 0 720 720
Options (change) 1,696 0 670 670
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $36,090 $37,095 $54,995 $61,045
Total Invoice $33,555 $34,589 $51,211 $56,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,521
Model Year2010201020152015
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)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,090$37,095$54,995$61,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,235-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$35,970$53,760$59,410
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$33,555$34,589$51,211$56,837
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-1,150-1,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,555$33,540$50,061$55,315
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$5,254

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

Model Year2010201020152015
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 
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, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $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
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$6,545$7,670$7,780$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,235$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-1,150-1,522

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

Model Year20102015
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

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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%

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