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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: $56,305

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $56,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,803

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $50,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,235 $102,370
Base Invoice $50,839 $95,204
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,910
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
designo Edition (AMG)   3,300
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
designo Edition (AMG)   3,069
Options (change) 2,125 9,300
Options (change) 2,019 8,649
Destination 945 925
Total Price $56,305 $112,595
Total Invoice $53,803 $104,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,779
Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$56,305$112,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,305$111,310
Total Invoice$53,803$104,778
Adjustments for Features0-1,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,803$103,582

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

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,935$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,196

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

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in192.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
designo Edition (AMG)
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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