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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,950 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $28,755 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $27,354 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | E350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $59,000 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $54,870 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | ||
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| 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 | 744 | ||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| 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) | 6,520 | 4,140 | 7,780 |
| Options (change) | 5,543 | 3,520 | 7,236 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 925 |
| Total Price | $38,950 | $40,505 | $67,705 |
| Total Invoice | $35,677 | $37,236 | $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: $22,625 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,647 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | E350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 245/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,950 | $40,505 | $67,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 | -6,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,950 | $39,405 | $61,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $455 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,677 | $37,236 | $63,031 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,011 | -5,707 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,677 | $36,225 | $57,324 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $548 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | E-Class |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | E350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| 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 manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,940 | $7,040 | $12,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 | $6,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,011 | -5,707 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 33% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 28% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1140 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 45% |
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