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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: $44,340 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $39,385 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,088 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $36,928 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $74,000 | $99,050 | $38,100 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $68,820 | $92,116 | $35,528 | $38,862 |
| Premium Package 1 | 4,070 | 3,310 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,180 | 1,180 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,300 | 2,300 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Package 301A | 2,600 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,130 | |||
| Premium Package 1 | 3,785 | 3,022 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,097 | 1,097 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,004 | 1,004 |
| Package 301A | 2,269 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,604 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,550 | 6,790 | 5,345 | 6,875 |
| Options (change) | 7,021 | 6,258 | 4,665 | 6,000 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $83,725 | $109,315 | $44,340 | $49,445 |
| Total Invoice | $78,016 | $101,849 | $41,088 | $45,757 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,510 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,113 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 510, 12 | 510, 12 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $83,725 | $109,315 | $44,340 | $49,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | -2,475 | 0 | -2,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,850 | $106,840 | $44,340 | $47,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $23,990 | $0 | $3,005 |
| Total Invoice | $78,016 | $101,849 | $41,088 | $45,757 |
| Adjustments for Features | -815 | -2,306 | 0 | -1,943 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $77,201 | $99,543 | $41,088 | $43,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,342 | $0 | $2,726 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, 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 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,070 | $11,670 | $9,195 | $11,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $2,475 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -815 | -2,306 | 0 | -1,943 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | CLS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,021 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 61.3 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 | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Premium Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 40% |
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