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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: $38,060

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,173

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $19,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $33,065
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $30,804
Rear Seat Package 300 300    
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Package 201A       1,335
Navigation system       1,995
Sunroof       850
Rear Seat Package 279 279    
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Package 201A       1,135
Navigation system       1,696
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 7,965 6,375 2,955 4,180
Options (change) 7,408 5,929 2,748 3,554
Destination 775 775 775 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $58,790 $65,550 $87,230 $38,060
Total Invoice $54,730 $61,016 $81,297 $35,173

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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: $20,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,012
Model Year2006200620062010
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)420, 12420, 12420, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$58,790$65,550$87,230$38,060
Adjustments for Features-585-2,360-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,205$63,190$85,670$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,465$0
Total Invoice$54,730$61,016$81,297$35,173
Adjustments for Features-545-2,197-1,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,185$58,819$79,843$35,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,658$0

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

Model Year2006200620062010
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 
Safety key   $5
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Rigid bed cover   $700
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
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, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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$300 $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  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,230$7,430$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$2,360$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-2,197-1,4540

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

Model Year20062010
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

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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