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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: $46,940

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,356

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $33,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelCLSCLSExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $38,100
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $35,528
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Package 302A / 303A     5,600
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Second-row buckets     750
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Package 302A / 303A     4,886
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Second-row buckets     655
Options (change) 9,640 7,610 7,945
Options (change) 8,966 7,078 6,933
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $82,545 $104,415 $46,940
Total Invoice $76,831 $97,170 $43,356

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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: $33,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,148
Model Year201320132013
ModelCLSCLSExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$82,545$104,415$46,940
Adjustments for Features-2,500-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,045$100,915$46,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,870$0
Total Invoice$76,831$97,170$43,356
Adjustments for Features-2,327-3,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,504$93,913$43,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,409$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132013
ModelCLSCLSExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,595$12,595$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,327-3,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelCLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length194.5 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested382575%
Total Not Requested130025%

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