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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: $49,875

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $117,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,925

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $109,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $148,614 $171,957
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595 3,950 3,950
Second-row buckets 695    
Second-row high console 150    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950
Rear spoiler   500 500
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Polished alloy wheels 519 3,674 3,674
Second-row buckets 607    
Second-row high console 132    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814
Rear spoiler   465 465
Options (change) 10,780 6,400 6,400
Options (change) 9,408 5,953 5,953
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,875 $167,125 $193,925
Total Invoice $45,925 $155,492 $180,535

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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: $96,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,122
Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$49,875$167,125$193,925
Adjustments for Features0-20,900-19,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,875$146,225$174,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,700
Total Invoice$45,925$155,492$180,535
Adjustments for Features0-19,445-17,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,925$136,047$162,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,800

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

Model Year201520172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimLimitedS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
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
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Electrically heated windshield $250$250
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
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
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 second row seats $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner $1000$1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,230$29,130$27,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,900$19,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,445-17,688

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

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in132.6 in
Length197.1 in214.5 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.4 in58.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.5,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in49.3 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

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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