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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,340 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $6,865 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,976 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $6,775 | ||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,280 | $42,100 |
| Base Invoice | $33,774 | $39,153 |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | |
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,200 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,330 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Roof rack | 245 | |
| Heated front seats | 710 | |
| Removable second-row console | 410 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,250 | |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | |
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,046 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,237 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Roof rack | 228 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | |
| Removable second-row console | 381 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,162 | |
| Options (change) | 6,245 | 7,230 |
| Options (change) | 5,387 | 6,723 |
| Destination | 815 | 875 |
| Total Price | $43,340 | $50,205 |
| Total Invoice | $39,976 | $46,751 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,325 | ||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/20 MPG | 15/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $43,340 | $50,205 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,660 | $50,205 |
| Total Invoice | $39,976 | $46,751 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,426 | $46,751 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Removable second-row console | $200 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,345 | $7,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,550 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 203.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 4,629 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 60.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Full Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 40% |
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