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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: $46,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $52,200 $59,000
Base Invoice $35,528 $48,546 $54,870
Package 302A / 303A 5,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,270 3,270
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Proximity key   650 650
Package 302A / 303A 4,886    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,041 3,041
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   279 279
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 7,195 9,630 9,630
Options (change) 6,278 8,958 8,958
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $46,190 $62,755 $69,555
Total Invoice $42,701 $58,429 $64,753

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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: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,797
Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6302hp 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$46,190$62,755$69,555
Adjustments for Features-750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,115$62,755$69,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,400
Total Invoice$42,701$58,429$64,753
Adjustments for Features-690-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,632$58,429$64,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,952

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

Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimLimitedE350E550
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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$8,295$8,220$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-372

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,620 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested382575%
Total Not Requested130025%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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