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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $22,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $21,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $31,010
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $28,752
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 1,120  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510  
Convenience Package       995
Navigation system       2,505
Sunroof       850
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 1,042  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474  
Convenience Package       846
Navigation system       2,129
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 6,725 4,915 3,765 4,350
Options (change) 6,254 4,571 3,501 3,698
Destination 875 875 875 815
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $58,800 $66,490 $92,040 $36,175
Total Invoice $54,745 $61,967 $85,805 $33,265

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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: $20,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,325
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5
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)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$58,800$66,490$92,040$36,175
Adjustments for Features-2,315-4,390-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,485$62,100$86,125$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$29,640$0
Total Invoice$54,745$61,967$85,805$33,265
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,091-5,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,590$57,876$80,291$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,286$27,701$0

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

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
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$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,780$8,855$10,380$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$4,390$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,155-4,091-5,5140

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

Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.4 in130.5 in
Length191.0 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,741 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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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