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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: $44,990

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $52,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,413

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $49,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $86,050
Base Invoice $34,952 $80,026
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium II Package   1,910
Premium I Package   1,710
Folding third row seats   1,010
iPod integration   425
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium II Package   1,777
Premium I Package   1,590
Folding third row seats   939
iPod integration   395
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Options (change) 6,630 7,765
Options (change) 5,636 7,221
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $44,990 $97,290
Total Invoice $41,413 $90,722

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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: $51,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,353
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$44,990$97,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,990$96,265
Total Invoice$41,413$90,722
Adjustments for Features0-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,413$89,766

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

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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-stowing 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
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,820$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-956

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

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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