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.
Lowest Total Price: $57,775 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
Difference: $62,450 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
Difference: $56,670 | |||
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Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
Trim | Platinum | S550 | S63 AMG |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
Base Price | $53,940 | $92,900 | $139,500 |
Base Invoice | $51,512 | $86,397 | $129,735 |
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 2,650 | 2,650 |
Second-row buckets | 695 | ||
Second-row high console | 150 | ||
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 | |
Premium 1 Package | 4,500 | ||
Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,450 | 4,450 | |
Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | |
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||
Polished alloy wheels | 1,700 | ||
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
Second-row buckets | 660 | ||
Second-row high console | 144 | ||
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 | |
Premium 1 Package | 4,185 | ||
Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,139 | 4,139 | |
Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | |
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | ||
Polished alloy wheels | 1,581 | ||
Options (change) | 2,840 | 26,400 | 23,600 |
Options (change) | 2,699 | 24,554 | 21,950 |
Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 |
Total Price | $57,775 | $120,225 | $164,025 |
Total Invoice | $55,206 | $111,876 | $152,610 |
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Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,990 | |||
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,520 | |||
Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
Trim | Platinum | S550 | S63 AMG |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
Engine | 365hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD |
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 |
Total Price | $57,775 | $120,225 | $164,025 |
Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,460 | -6,060 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,775 | $115,765 | $157,965 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $42,200 |
Total Invoice | $55,206 | $111,876 | $152,610 |
Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,150 | -5,638 |
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,206 | $107,726 | $146,972 |
Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $39,246 |
Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
Model | Explorer | S-Class | S-Class |
Trim | Platinum | 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 | |
AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
RWD | $0 | ||
Accessories | |||
Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row | $50 | $50 | |
Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
Power liftgate | $350 | ||
Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
Remote climate control | $25 | ||
Remote start | $150 | ||
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 | |
Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |
Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
Curve control | $50 | ||
Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
Hill descent control | $250 | ||
Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
Safety key | $5 | ||
Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
Terrain selector | $200 | ||
Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
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 | |
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 bumper protector | $40 | ||
Rear spoiler | $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 | |
CD player | $125 | ||
DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Analog clock | $25 | ||
Chronometer | $100 | ||
Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
Fog lights | $125 | ||
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
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 | |
Foldaway tray tables, second row | $150 | $150 | |
Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
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 | |
Metal pedals | $75 | ||
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 recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
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 | ||
Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
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 | |
Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
Transmission | |||
Launch control | $100 | ||
Total Value of Features | $11,210 | $15,670 | $17,270 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,460 | $6,060 |
Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,150 | -5,638 |
Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
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 | 74.8 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 58.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 4,730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.7 in |
Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 39.2 in |
Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 59.1 in |
Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
Total Requested | 950 | 59% |
Total Not Requested | 650 | 41% |
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 | Yes |
Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
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 | 300 | 22% |
Total Not Requested | 1075 | 78% |
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 | Yes |
Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Total Requested | 1750 | 65% |
Total Not Requested | 925 | 35% |
Driver Assistance Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 39% |
Total Not Requested | 1400 | 61% |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | Yes |
Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
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 | 300 | 22% |
Total Not Requested | 1075 | 78% |
Driver Assistance Package | ||
Feature | Value | Requested? |
Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
Total Requested | 900 | 39% |
Total Not Requested | 1400 | 61% |