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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: $56,930 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $106,045 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,402 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $97,408 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,995 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,895 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $56,930 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $54,402 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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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: $101,575 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,244 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $56,930 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,470 | -4,570 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,930 | $158,505 | $209,305 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $50,800 |
| Total Invoice | $54,402 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,164 | -4,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,402 | $147,646 | $194,857 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $47,211 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Platinum | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| 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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,235 | $16,705 | $16,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,470 | $4,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,164 | -4,255 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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