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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $71,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,448

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $66,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelCL-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimCL550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $103,600 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $96,348 $26,790 $29,361
Polished alloy wheels 1,010    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 939    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,010 5,790 3,390
Options (change) 939 4,923 2,883
Destination 875 735 735
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $106,485 $34,895 $35,240
Total Invoice $99,162 $32,448 $32,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,826
Model Year200820072007
ModelCL-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimCL550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$106,485$34,895$35,240
Adjustments for Features-8,47000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,015$34,895$35,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$99,162$32,448$32,979
Adjustments for Features-7,88800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,274$32,448$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$531

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

Model Year200820072007
ModelCL-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimCL550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,020$3,550$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,470$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,88800

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

Model Year20082007
ModelCL-ClassExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in113.7 in
Length199.4 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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