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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: $34,000

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,687

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $48,600 $56,300
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $45,198 $52,359
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,450      
235/65R18 695      
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 255   950 950
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Rear Seat Package     430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,590  
Heated front seats     740  
Polished alloy wheels     750  
Sport Package     0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,880 1,880
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,232      
235/65R18 591      
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear 217   884 884
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Rear Seat Package     400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Leather seating surfaces     1,479  
Heated front seats     688  
Polished alloy wheels     698  
Sport Package     0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,748 1,748
Options (change) 4,895 2,495 7,060 3,980
Options (change) 4,162 2,122 6,566 3,701
Destination 735 735 875 875
Total Price $34,000 $34,345 $56,535 $61,155
Total Invoice $31,687 $32,218 $52,639 $56,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,341
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18245/40-18245/45-17
Total Price$34,000$34,345$56,535$61,155
Adjustments for Features00-1,730-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,000$34,345$54,805$58,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$3,320
Total Invoice$31,687$32,218$52,639$56,935
Adjustments for Features00-1,611-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,687$32,218$51,028$54,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$3,086

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

Model Year2007200720102010
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,600$6,330$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,730$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,611-2,821

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

Model Year20072010
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.1 in
Length193.4 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
265/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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