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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: $46,305 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $16,060 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,255 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | |||||
| Difference: $16,548 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $40,780 | $43,000 | $50,500 | $87,400 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $38,027 | $39,990 | $46,965 | $21,282 |
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | 750 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | 3,050 | 3,050 | 3,050 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 135 | 135 | |||
| Second-row high console | 100 | 100 | |||
| Package 402A | 4,130 | ||||
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium III Package | 11,825 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 700 | ||||
| Roof rack | 200 | 200 | |||
| Premium II Package | 8,625 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||||
| Second-row buckets | 655 | 655 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | 1,741 | 2,836 | 2,836 | 2,836 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 118 | 118 | |||
| Second-row high console | 87 | 87 | |||
| Package 402A | 3,604 | ||||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium III Package | 10,997 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | 651 | |||
| iPod integration | 339 | 339 | 339 | ||
| Heated front seats | 651 | ||||
| Roof rack | 186 | 186 | |||
| Premium II Package | 8,021 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,310 | 8,840 | 18,590 | 15,790 | 4,515 |
| Options (change) | 6,380 | 7,715 | 17,288 | 14,684 | 4,198 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $46,305 | $50,515 | $62,365 | $67,065 | $92,690 |
| Total Invoice | $42,803 | $46,637 | $58,053 | $62,424 | $26,255 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,100 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,216 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $46,305 | $50,515 | $62,365 | $67,065 | $92,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,400 | -1,960 | -1,510 | -2,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,305 | $48,115 | $60,405 | $65,555 | $90,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,810 | $0 | $5,150 | $29,925 |
| Total Invoice | $42,803 | $46,637 | $58,053 | $62,424 | $26,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,216 | -1,824 | -1,406 | -668 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,803 | $44,421 | $56,229 | $61,018 | $25,587 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,618 | $30,642 | $35,431 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,955 | $8,355 | $7,915 | $7,465 | $8,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,400 | $1,960 | $1,510 | $2,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,216 | -1,824 | -1,406 | -668 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | R-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 203.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 4,830 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 60.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Removable second-row console | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3765 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Removable second-row console | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3515 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | Yes |
| Removable second-row console | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
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