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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $62,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $56,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Second-row buckets 695        
Second-row high console 150        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Heated steering wheel   490 490    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500  
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000  
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,450 4,450 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950 950 950  
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Second-row buckets 660        
Second-row high console 144        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Heated steering wheel   456 456    
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255  
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790  
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,139 4,139 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884 884 884  
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 2,840 26,840 26,840 23,050 1,950
Options (change) 2,699 24,964 24,964 21,439 1,814
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $57,775 $124,365 $120,322 $168,675 $231,875
Total Invoice $55,206 $115,727 $111,684 $156,935 $215,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,377
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$57,775$124,365$120,322$168,675$231,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-5,495-7,220-12,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,775$118,995$114,827$161,455$219,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,628$104,628
Total Invoice$55,206$115,727$111,684$156,935$215,856
Adjustments for Features0-4,997-5,101-6,717-11,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,206$110,730$106,583$150,218$204,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,147$0$43,635$97,711

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

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$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$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,535$16,905$17,030$18,755$23,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$5,495$7,220$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,997-5,101-6,717-11,562

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

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in124.6 in
Length198.3 in206.5 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in43.1 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
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%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

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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