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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,560

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,322

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $27,518 $29,578
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 255 255
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Sunroof     850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 217 217
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Sunroof     723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 1,120 1,120 3,715 2,015
Options (change) 1,042 1,042 3,159 1,714
Destination 875 875 645 645
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $71,245 $98,145 $34,560 $35,175
Total Invoice $66,411 $91,519 $31,322 $31,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,519
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$71,245$98,145$34,560$35,175
Adjustments for Features-3,830-4,80500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,415$93,340$34,560$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,925$0$615
Total Invoice$66,411$91,519$31,322$31,937
Adjustments for Features-3,570-4,48100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,841$87,038$31,322$31,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,197$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, 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$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,705$8,680$3,875$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$4,805$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,570-4,48100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelCLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length193.0 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height54.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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