Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,135

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $51,512 $50,732 $56,405
Premium 2 Package   2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100 4,100
Premium 3 Package   3,500 3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813 3,813
Premium 3 Package   3,255 3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Options (change) 0 12,885 12,885
Options (change) 0 11,985 11,985
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $54,935 $68,360 $74,460
Total Invoice $52,507 $63,642 $69,315

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,608
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$54,935$68,360$74,460
Adjustments for Features-4,6800-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,255$68,360$74,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$52,507$63,642$69,315
Adjustments for Features-4,4730-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,034$63,642$68,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

Return to top

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE400E550
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,485$7,805$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4730-372

Return to top

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

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in185.0 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.3 ft3

Return to top

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192572%
Total Not Requested74028%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192572%
Total Not Requested74028%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.