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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,439

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $50,839 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Cargo cover 130        
Rear bumper protector 75        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Running boards 595 670 670 670 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Proximity key   650 650    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590
Cargo cover 124        
Rear bumper protector 71        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Running boards 565 623 623 623 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Proximity key   605 605    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549
Options (change) 2,795 22,260 22,260 16,570 6,775
Options (change) 2,655 20,704 20,704 15,552 6,303
Destination 945 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,975 $72,985 $71,485 $80,395 $106,100
Total Invoice $54,439 $67,943 $66,548 $74,974 $98,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,802
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$56,975$72,985$71,485$80,395$106,100
Adjustments for Features-3,015-1,7000-1,950-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,960$71,285$71,485$78,445$102,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,160$30,965
Total Invoice$54,439$67,943$66,548$74,974$98,740
Adjustments for Features-2,881-1,5830-1,819-3,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,558$66,360$66,548$73,155$95,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,795$28,797

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

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$10,410$9,095$7,395$9,345$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$1,700$0$1,950$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-1,5830-1,819-3,583

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

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190092%
Total Not Requested1658%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190092%
Total Not Requested1658%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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