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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: $54,610 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $29,710 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,192 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $26,307 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $72,000 | $95,900 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $66,960 | $89,187 | $50,587 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | 3,690 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 800 | 850 | |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 695 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | 3,432 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 744 | 791 | |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 660 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,415 | 9,335 | 695 |
| Options (change) | 10,634 | 8,700 | 660 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 945 |
| Total Price | $84,320 | $106,140 | $54,610 |
| Total Invoice | $78,499 | $98,792 | $52,192 |
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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: $32,425 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,902 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $84,320 | $106,140 | $54,610 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 | -2,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,320 | $105,040 | $51,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,720 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $78,499 | $98,792 | $52,192 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,024 | -2,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,499 | $97,768 | $49,597 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,269 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $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 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| 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 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,970 | $11,070 | $12,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 | $2,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,024 | -2,595 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | CLS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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