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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: $45,165 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $50,690 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,815 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $47,503 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $82,600 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $76,818 | $35,622 | $40,191 |
| Premium Package | 3,650 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | ||
| Power liftgate | 520 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,110 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Folding third row seats | 995 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,395 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | ||
| Power liftgate | 484 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,892 | 1,004 | 1,004 |
| Folding third row seats | 925 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||
| Cargo cover | 114 | 114 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Package 401A | 3,752 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,780 | 6,070 | 7,175 |
| Options (change) | 10,025 | 5,298 | 6,262 |
| Destination | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,855 | $45,165 | $51,170 |
| Total Invoice | $89,318 | $41,815 | $47,348 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,540 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,363 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $95,855 | $45,165 | $51,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -150 | 0 | -2,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $95,705 | $45,165 | $48,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,705 |
| Total Invoice | $89,318 | $41,815 | $47,348 |
| Adjustments for Features | -140 | 0 | -2,128 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $89,178 | $41,815 | $45,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,405 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,820 | $8,670 | $10,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $150 | $0 | $2,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -140 | 0 | -2,128 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 35% |
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