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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer 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.
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $77,470 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $73,086 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $113,150 | $150,250 | $157,000 | $209,300 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $105,229 | $139,732 | $146,010 | $194,649 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,710 | 4,010 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,855 | 3,410 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $114,025 | $152,125 | $160,475 | $212,775 | $36,555 | $37,170 |
| Total Invoice | $106,104 | $141,607 | $149,485 | $198,124 | $33,018 | $33,633 |
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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: $68,375 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,623 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $114,025 | $152,125 | $160,475 | $212,775 | $36,555 | $37,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,095 | -11,070 | -14,395 | -15,345 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $104,930 | $141,055 | $146,080 | $197,430 | $36,555 | $37,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,125 | $41,150 | $92,500 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $106,104 | $141,607 | $149,485 | $198,124 | $33,018 | $33,633 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,463 | -10,305 | -13,409 | -14,288 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,641 | $131,302 | $136,076 | $183,836 | $33,018 | $33,633 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,661 | $38,435 | $86,195 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | CL-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CL550 | CL63 AMG | CL600 | CL65 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $13,270 | $15,245 | $18,570 | $19,520 | $4,175 | $4,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,095 | $11,070 | $14,395 | $15,345 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,463 | -10,305 | -13,409 | -14,288 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | CL-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,651 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.3 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 62.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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