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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: $54,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,784

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $11,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Explorer
TrimE400E550Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $54,200 $60,300 $53,235
Base Invoice $50,406 $56,079 $50,839
Premium 1 Package 3,880 3,880  
Premium 3 Package 4,090 4,090  
Premium 2 Package 2,825 2,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Premium 1 Package 3,608 3,608  
Premium 3 Package 3,803 3,803  
Premium 2 Package 2,628 2,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Options (change) 13,155 13,155 0
Options (change) 12,235 12,235 0
Destination 925 925 945
Total Price $68,280 $74,380 $54,180
Total Invoice $63,566 $69,239 $51,784

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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: $18,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,375
Model Year201620162017
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$68,280$74,380$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,280$73,980$49,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$63,566$69,239$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-372-4,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,566$68,867$47,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0

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

Model Year201620162017
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 app$25$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 
Cargo net  $40
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto 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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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$7,780$8,180$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-4,593

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

Model Year20162017
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested79031%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested79031%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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