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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $53,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,253

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $82,600
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $76,818
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
Satellite radio 195 195 500
Sunroof 850 850  
Folding third row seats     995
CD changer, in-dash     430
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
Satellite radio 166 166 465
Sunroof 723 723  
Folding third row seats     925
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 4,385 1,770 1,925
Options (change) 3,728 1,506 1,790
Destination 735 735 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,490 $33,620 $87,000
Total Invoice $31,253 $31,602 $81,083

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,643
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,490$33,620$87,000
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$33,370$83,580
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$31,253$31,602$81,083
Adjustments for Features0-235-3,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,253$31,367$77,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,325$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-3,187

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in190.9 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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