Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE400E550Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $53,350 $59,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $49,616 $55,242 $51,512
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 3,430 3,430  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 3,190 3,190  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Options (change) 10,980 10,980 0
Options (change) 10,214 10,214 0
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $65,255 $71,305 $54,935
Total Invoice $60,755 $66,381 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,749
Model Year201520152018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE400E550Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$65,255$71,305$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,255$70,905$49,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0
Total Invoice$60,755$66,381$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-372-5,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,755$66,009$47,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,254$0

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

Model Year201520152018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE400E550Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr 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-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,855$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-5,501

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

Model Year20152018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length185.0 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height54.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested74034%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested74034%

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