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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,025 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $22,140 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,175 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $21,063 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML500 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $49,200 | $85,500 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $45,756 | $79,515 |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 5,600 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 135 | 200 | 200 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Premium III Package | 8,600 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 500 | 500 | |
| Lighting Package | 900 | 900 | |
| Proximity key | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,540 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,150 | 3,150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 760 | 760 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 500 | 500 | |
| CD changer, remote | 440 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 497 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,886 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | ||
| Roof rack crossbars | 118 | 186 | 186 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | 2,604 | 2,604 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | ||
| Premium III Package | 7,998 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 465 | 465 | |
| Lighting Package | 837 | 837 | |
| Proximity key | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,432 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,930 | 2,930 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 707 | 707 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 465 | 465 | |
| CD changer, remote | 409 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,030 | 21,190 | 9,910 |
| Options (change) | 8,752 | 19,707 | 9,217 |
| Destination | 895 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $49,025 | $71,165 | $96,185 |
| Total Invoice | $45,175 | $66,238 | $89,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,530 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,422 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML500 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/55-18 | 295/40-20 |
| Total Price | $49,025 | $71,165 | $96,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | -390 | 0 | -1,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,635 | $71,165 | $94,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $23,645 |
| Total Invoice | $45,175 | $66,238 | $89,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | -359 | 0 | -1,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,816 | $66,238 | $88,227 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $21,989 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | Limited | ML500 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| 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-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,070 | $8,680 | $10,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $390 | $0 | $1,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -359 | 0 | -1,280 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 2500 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| CD changer, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 80% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 2465 | 47% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
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