Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $34,305

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ExplorerExplorer
TrimE400E550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Sunroof     850 850
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Sunroof     723 723
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Options (change) 720 720 3,460 1,760
Options (change) 670 670 2,942 1,497
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $55,845 $61,945 $34,305 $34,920
Total Invoice $52,001 $57,674 $31,105 $31,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,819
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ExplorerExplorer
TrimE400E550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$55,845$61,945$34,305$34,920
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,73000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,615$59,215$34,305$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$615
Total Invoice$52,001$57,674$31,105$31,720
Adjustments for Features-2,077-2,54200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,924$55,132$31,105$31,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,208$0$615

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ExplorerExplorer
TrimE400E550Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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 seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,380$4,650$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,730$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,077-2,54200

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

Model Year20162006
ModelE-Class (2-door)Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length185.0 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height54.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 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
13.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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