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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: $35,710

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $58,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $54,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $88,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $82,305
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Premium I Package     2,100
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Premium I Package     1,953
Options (change) 5,680 2,555 2,100
Options (change) 4,829 2,172 1,953
Destination 785 785 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $35,710 $35,735 $94,075
Total Invoice $32,887 $33,135 $87,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,369
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,710$35,735$94,075
Adjustments for Features0-500-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$35,235$87,970
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0
Total Invoice$32,887$33,135$87,733
Adjustments for Features0-464-5,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,887$32,671$82,040
Cost Above Minimum$216$0$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,290$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-5,693

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

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in192.3 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,046 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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