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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: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $63,050
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $58,637
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Satellite radio     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Satellite radio     428
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 3,560
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 3,312
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $67,605
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $62,944

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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: $23,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,780
Model Year201020102018
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,470$40,325$67,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$61,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$62,944
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-5,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$36,316$57,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0

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

Model Year201020102018
ModelExplorerExplorerE-Class
TrimEddie BauerLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
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
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$6,570$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-5,586

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

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in115.7 in
Length193.4 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.3 ft3

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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, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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