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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,585

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $152,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,557

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $142,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,395 $182,950
Base Invoice $30,178 $170,144
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Remote start 385  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950
Polished alloy wheels   3,950
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Third-row seat 319  
Navigation system 1,696  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Remote start 326  
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814
Polished alloy wheels   3,674
Options (change) 5,405 5,900
Options (change) 4,594 5,488
Destination 785 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $38,585 $191,475
Total Invoice $35,557 $178,257

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $127,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,676
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6523hp V12
TransmissionA5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-20
Total Price$38,585$191,475
Adjustments for Features0-25,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,585$165,670
Total Invoice$35,557$178,257
Adjustments for Features0-24,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,557$154,233

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield $250
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather headliner $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrests, second row $500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrests, second row $1000
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$33,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24,024

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in132.6 in
Length193.4 in214.5 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in58.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.5,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in49.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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