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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: $46,920

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $50,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $47,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimLimitedE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,100 $85,400
Base Invoice $35,528 $79,422
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Cargo cover 135  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium II Package   1,900
Premium I Package   1,700
Folding third row seats   995
Voice control for nav and audio   500
Adaptive cruise control   3,160
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Cargo cover 118  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium II Package   1,767
Premium I Package   1,581
Folding third row seats   925
Voice control for nav and audio   465
Adaptive cruise control   2,939
Options (change) 7,925 8,255
Options (change) 6,915 7,677
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $46,920 $97,030
Total Invoice $43,338 $90,474

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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: $51,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,452
Model Year20132007
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$46,920$97,030
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,495$97,030
Total Invoice$43,338$90,474
Adjustments for Features-1,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,022$90,474

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

Model Year20132007
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 
Heated steering wheel$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
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure 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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
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 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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$9,595$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3160

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

Model Year20132007
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262551%
Total Not Requested250049%

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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