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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: $38,980

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $54,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,703

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $51,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $86,050
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $80,026
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Folding third row seats     1,010
Premium I Package     1,710
iPod integration     425
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Folding third row seats     939
Premium I Package     1,590
iPod integration     395
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Options (change) 6,550 2,845 3,655
Options (change) 5,569 2,419 3,398
Destination 815 815 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $38,980 $39,210 $93,180
Total Invoice $35,703 $36,135 $86,899

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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: $49,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,541
Model Year200920092008
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$38,980$39,210$93,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,980$38,110$87,565
Cost Above Minimum$870$0$0
Total Invoice$35,703$36,135$86,899
Adjustments for Features0-1,014-5,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,703$35,121$81,662
Cost Above Minimum$582$0$0

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

Model Year200920092008
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 rack$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,080$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014-5,237

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

Model Year20092008
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

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