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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: $35,270 Ford Explorer XLT | ||
| Difference: $15,400 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836 Ford Explorer XLT | ||
| Difference: $14,349 | ||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | XLT | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,280 | $47,650 |
| Base Invoice | $27,404 | $44,315 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 670 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | |
| AWD | 2,320 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 530 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Roof rack | 245 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | |
| Third-row seat | 744 | |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 569 | |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | |
| AWD | 2,112 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 493 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Roof rack | 228 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | |
| Options (change) | 5,175 | 2,145 |
| Options (change) | 4,617 | 1,995 |
| Destination | 815 | 875 |
| Total Price | $35,270 | $50,670 |
| Total Invoice | $32,836 | $47,185 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,165 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,336 | ||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | XLT | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 15/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $35,270 | $50,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,270 | $47,435 |
| Total Invoice | $32,836 | $47,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,013 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,836 | $44,172 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Trim | XLT | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,730 | $7,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,013 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| 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 | 4,706 lb. | 4,829 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 XLT
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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