Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $55,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $52,482

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $88,500
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $82,305
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Premium I Package     2,100
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Premium I Package     1,953
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 2,100
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,953
Destination 815 815 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $94,075
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $87,733

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz E-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,670
Model Year201020102009
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)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,085$39,940$94,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$88,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$87,733
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-4,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$82,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

Return to top

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

Model Year201020102009
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
Safety key$5$5 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$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 
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
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,010$6,110$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-4,812

Return to top

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

Model Year20102009
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.