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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: $20,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,803

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,235 $59,000
Base Invoice $50,839 $54,870
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,910
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
KEYLESS-GO Package   750
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,530
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Body kit   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
AC power outlet   115
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
KEYLESS-GO Package   698
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,283
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Body kit   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
AC power outlet   107
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Options (change) 2,125 16,540
Options (change) 2,019 15,385
Destination 945 925
Total Price $56,305 $76,465
Total Invoice $53,803 $71,180

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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: $22,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,565
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-17
Total Price$56,305$76,465
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,015$76,465
Total Invoice$53,803$71,180
Adjustments for Features-2,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,615$71,180

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

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$11,385$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1880

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

Model Year20172015
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 E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%

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