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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: $38,200

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $73,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $68,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,395 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $222,000
Base Invoice $30,178 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $206,460
Sun and Sirius Package 560        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795        
Third-row seat 375        
Navigation system 1,995        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,650 2,650 2,650  
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  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,290 2,290    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Driver Assistance Package       2,800  
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Sun and Sirius Package 476        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676        
Third-row seat 319        
Navigation system 1,696        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,465 2,465 2,465  
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  
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,130 2,130    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Driver Assistance Package       2,604  
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 5,020 20,490 20,490 18,200 1,950
Options (change) 4,268 19,057 19,057 16,927 1,814
Destination 785 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $38,200 $115,815 $111,772 $160,575 $226,975
Total Invoice $35,231 $107,774 $103,731 $149,401 $211,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,349
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$38,200$115,815$111,772$160,575$226,975
Adjustments for Features0-13,845-14,170-18,645-25,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,200$101,970$97,602$141,930$201,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,368$0$44,328$104,228
Total Invoice$35,231$107,774$103,731$149,401$211,299
Adjustments for Features0-12,884-13,151-17,348-23,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,231$94,890$90,580$132,053$187,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,310$0$41,473$97,311

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

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelExplorerS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
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, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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 front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,515$21,360$21,685$26,160$32,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,845$14,170$18,645$25,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,884-13,151-17,348-23,408

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

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in124.6 in
Length193.4 in206.5 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in43.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz 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%
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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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 seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

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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