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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: $36,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,459

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $59,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $54,870
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Premium 1 Package     3,530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Premium 1 Package     3,283
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 6,980 5,060 7,780
Options (change) 5,934 4,303 7,236
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $36,085 $36,910 $67,705
Total Invoice $33,459 $34,399 $63,031

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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: $25,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,767
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-17
Total Price$36,085$36,910$67,705
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$36,660$61,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$33,459$34,399$63,031
Adjustments for Features0-233-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,459$34,166$57,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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

Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,800$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-5,805

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

Model Year20072015
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested106552%

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