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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,670

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $22,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,136

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $21,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $31,010
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $28,752
Sunroof Package 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Convenience Package       995
Sunroof       850
Sunroof Package 1,395 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Convenience Package       846
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 5,405 4,715 2,525 1,845
Options (change) 5,027 4,385 2,348 1,569
Destination 775 775 775 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $56,230 $63,890 $86,800 $33,670
Total Invoice $52,349 $59,472 $80,897 $31,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,184
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$56,230$63,890$86,800$33,670
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,880-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,125$61,010$83,470$33,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,885$28,345$0
Total Invoice$52,349$59,472$80,897$31,136
Adjustments for Features-1,029-2,681-3,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,320$56,791$77,793$31,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,471$26,473$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,980$7,430$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,880$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,029-2,681-3,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.4 in130.5 in
Length189.7 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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