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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: $21,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $20,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $49,400 $57,100 $87,600 $31,010
Base Invoice $45,942 $53,103 $81,468 $28,752
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Convenience Package       995
Navigation system       2,505
Sunroof       850
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Convenience Package       846
Navigation system       2,129
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 7,750 6,580 3,520 4,350
Options (change) 7,207 6,119 3,274 3,698
Destination 875 875 875 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $58,025 $64,555 $93,695 $36,175
Total Invoice $54,024 $60,097 $87,317 $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: $18,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,379
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350E550E63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$58,025$64,555$93,695$36,175
Adjustments for Features-3,630-5,205-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,395$59,350$88,515$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$34,120$0
Total Invoice$54,024$60,097$87,317$33,265
Adjustments for Features-3,380-4,846-4,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,644$55,251$82,490$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,607$31,846$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
TrimE350E550E63 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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
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 defrost$200$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,380$9,355$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$5,205$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,380-4,846-4,8270

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.1 in130.5 in
Length191.7 in210.2 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested124054%
Total Not Requested107546%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested124047%
Total Not Requested137553%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested74060%
Total Not Requested50040%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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