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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $53,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $48,274

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelCLSExplorer
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $97,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $91,094 $51,512
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160  
Adaptive cruise control 2,270  
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079  
Adaptive cruise control 2,111  
Options (change) 6,680 0
Options (change) 6,212 0
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $108,105 $54,935
Total Invoice $100,781 $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: $58,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,345
Model Year20102018
ModelCLSExplorer
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$108,105$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,105$49,630
Total Invoice$100,781$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-5,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,781$47,436

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSExplorer
TrimCLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$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 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,130$14,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,071

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelCLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length193.0 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height54.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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