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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: $47,535

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $27,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,036

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $25,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimSportE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $62,300
Base Invoice $38,027 $57,939
Package 402A 4,130  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090
Sport Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium 2 Package   7,600
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Package 402A 3,604  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,014
Sport Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Premium 2 Package   7,068
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,860 11,480
Options (change) 5,114 10,678
Destination 895 925
Total Price $47,535 $74,705
Total Invoice $44,036 $69,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,582
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimSportE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,535$74,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,535$70,490
Total Invoice$44,036$69,542
Adjustments for Features0-3,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,036$65,618

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

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimSportE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,470$12,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,924

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,299 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165035%
Total Not Requested302565%

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