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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,065 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $28,945 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $25,571 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $63,050 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $58,637 | $51,512 |
| Premium 3 Package | 9,500 | |
| designo Edition | 4,900 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 760 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 600 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 350 | |
| AC power outlet | 115 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | |
| Heated second row seats | 620 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 700 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Cargo cover | 130 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 8,835 | |
| designo Edition | 4,557 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 707 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 558 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 326 | |
| AC power outlet | 107 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | |
| Heated second row seats | 577 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 651 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Cargo cover | 124 | |
| Options (change) | 19,965 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 18,570 | 124 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $84,010 | $55,065 |
| Total Invoice | $78,202 | $52,631 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,410 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,211 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $84,010 | $55,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,535 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,475 | $55,065 |
| Total Invoice | $78,202 | $52,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $75,842 | $52,631 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Automated lane change | $300 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Active safety seat bolsters | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,295 | $10,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,535 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,360 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 194.2 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,300 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.3 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active safety seat bolsters | 0 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | 0 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3000 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 3525 | 54% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
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