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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE350E550Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $51,120 $57,960 $37,535
Base Invoice $47,542 $53,903 $34,952
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 3,400 3,400  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,162 3,162  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 10,790 10,790 5,900
Options (change) 10,035 10,035 5,015
Destination 905 905 825
Total Price $62,815 $69,655 $44,260
Total Invoice $58,482 $64,843 $40,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,597
Model Year201320132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE350E550Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,815$69,655$44,260
Adjustments for Features-100-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,715$69,155$44,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0
Total Invoice$58,482$64,843$40,792
Adjustments for Features-93-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,389$64,378$40,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,989$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE350E550Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,745$8,145$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-4650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelE-Class (2-door)Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length185.0 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height55.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested74033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested74033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

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