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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $38,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $31,044 $33,774
Folding second row seats 440      
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Folding second row seats 409      
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 440 0 3,990 3,640
Options (change) 409 0 3,392 3,094
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $76,585 $109,895 $38,085 $40,735
Total Invoice $71,294 $102,272 $35,251 $37,683

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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: $32,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,588
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
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$76,585$109,895$38,085$40,735
Adjustments for Features-5,860-10,2350-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,725$99,660$38,085$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,935$0$1,300
Total Invoice$71,294$102,272$35,251$37,683
Adjustments for Features-5,455-9,5250-1,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,839$92,747$35,251$36,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,908$0$1,183

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelCLSCLSExplorerExplorer
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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 
911 assist  $25$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  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
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  
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   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
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$11,180$15,555$5,320$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$10,235$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,455-9,5250-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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