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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: $55,065

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $28,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $25,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $63,050
Base Invoice $51,512 $58,637
Cargo cover 130  
Premium 3 Package   9,500
designo Edition   4,900
Sport Package   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   700
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   600
AC power outlet   115
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cargo cover 124  
Premium 3 Package   8,835
designo Edition   4,557
Sport Package   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Panoramic sunroof   930
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   651
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   558
AC power outlet   107
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 130 19,965
Options (change) 124 18,570
Destination 995 995
Total Price $55,065 $84,010
Total Invoice $52,631 $78,202

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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: $26,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,211
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$55,065$84,010
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,065$81,475
Total Invoice$52,631$78,202
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,631$75,842

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

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
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
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 
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
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
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$10,760$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360

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

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in115.7 in
Length198.3 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Sunshades, second row125No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested300046%
Total Not Requested352554%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
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%

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