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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: $42,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $38,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $86,050
Base Invoice $51,512 $80,026
Cargo cover 130  
Premium II Package   1,910
Premium I Package   1,710
Folding third row seats   1,010
iPod integration   425
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Cargo cover 124  
Premium II Package   1,777
Premium I Package   1,590
Folding third row seats   939
iPod integration   395
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Options (change) 130 7,765
Options (change) 124 7,221
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $55,065 $97,290
Total Invoice $52,631 $90,722

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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: $48,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,687
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$55,065$97,290
Adjustments for Features-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,210$97,290
Total Invoice$52,631$90,722
Adjustments for Features-5,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,035$90,722

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

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerE-Class
TrimPlatinumE63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$15,260$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5960

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

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.9 ft3

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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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