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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,995 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $66,320 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,985 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $62,394 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $92,900 | $139,500 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $86,397 | $129,735 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,095 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| Second-row buckets | 750 | ||
| Second-row high console | 100 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 195 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | 1,700 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,290 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,500 | ||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,798 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
| Second-row buckets | 638 | ||
| Second-row high console | 85 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 166 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | 1,581 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | |
| Rear Seat Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | 2,418 | 2,418 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,130 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,185 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,635 | 20,490 | 15,400 |
| Options (change) | 8,208 | 19,057 | 14,323 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $47,995 | $114,315 | $155,825 |
| Total Invoice | $43,985 | $106,379 | $144,983 |
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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: $59,030 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,610 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $47,995 | $114,315 | $155,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,290 | -9,540 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,995 | $107,025 | $146,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $39,260 |
| Total Invoice | $43,985 | $106,379 | $144,983 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,784 | -8,876 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,985 | $99,595 | $136,107 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,512 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | $150 | $150 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,705 | $15,995 | $18,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,290 | $9,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,784 | -8,876 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 4,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray tables, second row | 150 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | 450 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row | 50 | No |
| Power footrest, right rear seat | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Warmth and Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated second row armrests | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 100% |
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