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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: $57,020

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $110,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,483

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $101,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,235 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $148,614 $171,957
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Second-row buckets 695    
Second-row high console 150    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950
Rear spoiler   500 500
Polished alloy wheels   3,950 3,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Second-row buckets 660    
Second-row high console 144    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814
Rear spoiler   465 465
Polished alloy wheels   3,674 3,674
Options (change) 2,840 6,400 6,400
Options (change) 2,699 5,953 5,953
Destination 945 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,020 $167,125 $193,925
Total Invoice $54,483 $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 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,569
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$57,020$167,125$193,925
Adjustments for Features0-15,520-13,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,020$151,605$180,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,700
Total Invoice$54,483$155,492$180,535
Adjustments for Features0-14,440-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,483$141,052$167,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,803

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S600
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
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Night vision $1750$1750
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100
Leather headliner $1000$1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $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 recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500$5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$11,295$26,815$24,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,520$13,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,440-12,680

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

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMaybach S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in132.6 in
Length198.3 in214.5 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in58.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.3 ft3

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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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