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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: $46,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $74,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,701

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $69,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassExplorer
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $116,600 $154,600 $162,000 $215,500 $38,100
Base Invoice $108,438 $143,778 $150,660 $200,415 $35,528
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Heated steering wheel 490 0   0  
Package 302A / 303A         5,600
Panoramic sunroof         1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Heated steering wheel 456 0   0  
Package 302A / 303A         4,886
Panoramic sunroof         1,392
Options (change) 3,440 2,950 0 0 7,195
Options (change) 3,200 2,744 0 0 6,278
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $120,965 $159,475 $165,525 $218,525 $46,190
Total Invoice $112,563 $148,447 $154,185 $203,440 $42,701

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,069
Model Year20142014201420142013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassExplorer
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$120,965$159,475$165,525$218,525$46,190
Adjustments for Features-6,225-8,125-7,525-8,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,740$151,350$158,000$209,875$46,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,610$43,260$95,135$0
Total Invoice$112,563$148,447$154,185$203,440$42,701
Adjustments for Features-5,793-7,563-7,009-8,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,770$140,884$147,176$195,387$42,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,114$40,406$88,617$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142013
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassExplorer
TrimCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Night vision$1750$1750$1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
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 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails    $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $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 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer $100 $100 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,280$18,180$17,580$18,705$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,225$8,125$7,525$8,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,793-7,563-7,009-8,0530

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

Model Year20142013
ModelCL-ClassExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested312561%
Total Not Requested200039%

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