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Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $54,935 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $23,409 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $20,498 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $51,512 |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,130 | 3,110 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 890 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 510 | 510 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,395 | ||
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | |
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,911 | 2,892 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 828 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 474 | 474 | |
| Options (change) | 11,369 | 8,959 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,573 | 8,331 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $78,344 | $98,034 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $73,005 | $91,344 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,714 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,490 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $78,344 | $98,034 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | -375 | 0 | -7,680 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,969 | $98,034 | $47,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,065 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $73,005 | $91,344 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | -349 | 0 | -7,341 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,656 | $91,344 | $45,166 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,688 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,040 | $7,665 | $15,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $375 | $0 | $7,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -349 | 0 | -7,341 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
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