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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: $36,340

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,676

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $57,700 $92,400
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $53,661 $85,932
Third-row seat 845 375    
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Premium 1 Package     3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910 1,910
Third-row seat 718 319    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Premium 1 Package     3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Options (change) 7,235 5,060 7,750 1,910
Options (change) 6,151 4,303 7,207 1,776
Destination 735 735 905 905
Total Price $36,340 $36,910 $66,355 $95,215
Total Invoice $33,676 $34,399 $61,773 $88,613

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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: $24,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,317
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$36,340$36,910$66,355$95,215
Adjustments for Features00-5,135-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,910$61,220$88,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$27,160
Total Invoice$33,676$34,399$61,773$88,613
Adjustments for Features00-4,780-6,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,676$34,399$56,993$82,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0$25,259

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

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerE-ClassE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,075$10,210$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,135$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,780-6,361

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

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 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 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.4 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 E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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