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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: $38,195 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $38,390 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,412 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $36,882 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $75,150 | $108,900 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $69,890 | $101,277 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | 795 | ||
| Third-row seat | 845 | 845 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | 676 | ||
| Third-row seat | 718 | 718 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||
| Options (change) | 440 | 0 | 7,350 | 5,650 |
| Options (change) | 409 | 0 | 6,249 | 4,804 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $76,585 | $109,895 | $38,195 | $38,810 |
| Total Invoice | $71,294 | $102,272 | $34,412 | $35,027 |
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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: $32,620 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,511 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $76,585 | $109,895 | $38,195 | $38,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,770 | -9,520 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,815 | $100,375 | $38,195 | $38,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,560 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $71,294 | $102,272 | $34,412 | $35,027 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,371 | -8,860 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,923 | $93,412 | $34,412 | $35,027 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,489 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,670 | $14,420 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,770 | $9,520 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,371 | -8,860 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | CLS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 37% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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