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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: $42,415

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $124,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,111

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $115,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,280 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $33,774 $148,614 $171,957
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Remote start 385    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950
Polished alloy wheels   3,950 3,950
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Remote start 327    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814
Polished alloy wheels   3,674 3,674
Options (change) 5,320 5,900 5,900
Options (change) 4,522 5,488 5,488
Destination 815 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,415 $166,625 $193,425
Total Invoice $39,111 $155,027 $180,070

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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: $97,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,902
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionA5T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$42,415$166,625$193,425
Adjustments for Features0-26,885-24,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$139,740$168,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,700
Total Invoice$39,111$155,027$180,070
Adjustments for Features0-25,014-23,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,111$130,013$156,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,797

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

Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Animal detection, night $50$50
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield $250$250
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner $1000$1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrests, second row $500$500
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power legrests, second row $1000$1000
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500$5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,745$35,630$33,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$26,885$24,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25,014-23,260

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

Model Year20102017
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.5,018 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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S550

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%

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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