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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: $57,795

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $38,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,224

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $34,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerM-Class
TrimPlatinumML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $91,050
Base Invoice $51,512 $84,676
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 245
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,880
Running boards 595  
Class III trailer hitch   540
Heated steering wheel   220
Illuminated door sill trim plates   570
Heated second row seats   610
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 228
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,748
Running boards 565  
Class III trailer hitch   502
Heated steering wheel   205
Illuminated door sill trim plates   530
Heated second row seats   567
Options (change) 2,860 4,065
Options (change) 2,717 3,780
Destination 995 875
Total Price $57,795 $95,990
Total Invoice $55,224 $89,331

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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: $42,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,905
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerM-Class
TrimPlatinumML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20295/40-20
Total Price$57,795$95,990
Adjustments for Features-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,820$95,990
Total Invoice$55,224$89,331
Adjustments for Features-3,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,426$89,331

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

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerM-Class
TrimPlatinumML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic 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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$13,545$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7980

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

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft372.4 ft3

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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%

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