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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: $46,770 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $52,275 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $49,123 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $87,950 | $91,600 | $133,550 | $149,700 | $201,150 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $81,794 | $85,188 | $124,202 | $139,221 | $187,070 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,070 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,950 | 3,570 | ||||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | 2,278 | 2,278 | 2,278 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,697 | 2,697 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,604 | 3,320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,090 | 11,370 | 9,990 | 6,420 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,877 | 10,574 | 9,290 | 5,970 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -1,150 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $46,770 | $99,045 | $103,465 | $143,845 | $153,575 | $205,025 |
| Total Invoice | $42,970 | $92,093 | $96,353 | $134,047 | $143,096 | $190,945 |
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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: $49,450 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,496 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $46,770 | $99,045 | $103,465 | $143,845 | $153,575 | $205,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,825 | -2,925 | -6,525 | -10,125 | -10,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,770 | $96,220 | $100,540 | $137,320 | $143,450 | $194,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,320 | $41,100 | $47,230 | $98,755 |
| Total Invoice | $42,970 | $92,093 | $96,353 | $134,047 | $143,096 | $190,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,627 | -2,724 | -6,081 | -9,434 | -9,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,970 | $89,466 | $93,629 | $127,966 | $133,662 | $181,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,163 | $38,500 | $44,196 | $92,119 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Limited | S400 Hybrid | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Curve control | $50 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,355 | $11,180 | $11,280 | $14,880 | $18,480 | $18,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,825 | $2,925 | $6,525 | $10,125 | $10,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,627 | -2,724 | -6,081 | -9,434 | -9,360 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.3 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 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| 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 | 2575 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 73% |
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