| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $55,630 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $28,570 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,167 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| Difference: $25,205 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 | $51,512 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,150 | 3,690 | 3,690 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | 625 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 800 | 850 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 695 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,860 | 3,432 | 3,432 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Rear spoiler | 372 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | 581 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 744 | 791 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 660 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,175 | 9,335 | 8,485 | 695 |
| Options (change) | 10,394 | 8,683 | 7,892 | 660 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 995 |
| Total Price | $84,200 | $109,760 | $115,910 | $55,630 |
| Total Invoice | $78,372 | $102,143 | $107,862 | $53,167 |
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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: $31,550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,053 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $84,200 | $109,760 | $115,910 | $55,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,900 | -3,200 | -2,980 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,200 | $106,860 | $112,710 | $52,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,660 | $28,510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $78,372 | $102,143 | $107,862 | $53,167 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,699 | -2,978 | -2,848 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,372 | $99,444 | $104,884 | $50,319 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,072 | $26,512 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,955 | $12,855 | $13,155 | $12,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,900 | $3,200 | $2,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,699 | -2,978 | -2,848 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| 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 | 4,256 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
| 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 |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 42% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 44% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 44% |
| 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% |
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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