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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $62,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $57,939
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   850
Premium 3 Package   11,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,014
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   791
Premium 3 Package   10,416
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 6,230 15,930
Options (change) 5,296 14,817
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,910 $79,155
Total Invoice $41,389 $73,681

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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: $26,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,180
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,910$79,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,910$71,515
Total Invoice$41,389$73,681
Adjustments for Features0-7,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,389$66,569

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

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
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
Active safety seat bolsters $0
Around view cameras $500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$15,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,112

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

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in115.7 in
Length197.1 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 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 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested352584%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested245033%
Total Not Requested507567%

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