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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $37,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $29,319 $32,901
Folding second row seats 440      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Sunroof     850 850
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Folding second row seats 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Sunroof     723 723
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 1,410 970 4,350 3,640
Options (change) 1,311 902 3,698 3,095
Destination 905 905 815 815
Total Price $74,315 $97,775 $36,780 $40,005
Total Invoice $69,176 $90,994 $33,832 $36,811

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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: $31,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,047
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$74,315$97,775$36,780$40,005
Adjustments for Features-5,690-6,7150-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,625$91,060$36,780$38,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,435$0$1,225
Total Invoice$69,176$90,994$33,832$36,811
Adjustments for Features-5,297-6,2490-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,879$84,745$33,832$34,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,866$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320092009
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 app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,005$11,030$4,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$6,715$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,297-6,2490-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelCLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length194.5 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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