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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $34,952 $49,616 $55,242
Package 302A 4,305    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Lane departure warning   875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,430 3,430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Proximity key   650 650
Package 302A 3,659    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Lane departure warning   814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,190 3,190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   279 279
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 5,900 7,715 7,715
Options (change) 5,015 7,177 7,177
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $44,260 $61,990 $68,040
Total Invoice $40,792 $57,718 $63,344

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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: $18,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,732
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,260$61,990$68,040
Adjustments for Features-8750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,385$61,990$67,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$40,792$57,718$63,344
Adjustments for Features-8060-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,986$57,718$62,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,254

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,695$6,820$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-8060-372

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in185.0 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested74034%

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested74034%

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