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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $59,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $54,870
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,910
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
KEYLESS-GO Package   750
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
AC power outlet   115
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
KEYLESS-GO Package   698
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,283
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
AC power outlet   107
Options (change) 8,130 14,275
Options (change) 6,928 13,278
Destination 825 925
Total Price $46,490 $74,200
Total Invoice $42,705 $69,073

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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: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,468
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$46,490$74,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$70,010
Total Invoice$42,705$69,073
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$65,173

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,145$11,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,900

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

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length197.1 in192.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft357.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

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