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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: $54,310 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $42,535 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,908 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $38,331 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $82,600 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $76,818 | $50,839 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | |
| Premium Package | 3,650 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Power liftgate | 520 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,110 | |
| Folding third row seats | 995 | |
| Cargo cover | 130 | |
| Lighting Package | 921 | |
| Premium Package | 3,395 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Power liftgate | 484 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,892 | |
| Folding third row seats | 925 | |
| Cargo cover | 124 | |
| Options (change) | 11,770 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 10,946 | 124 |
| Destination | 775 | 945 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,845 | $54,310 |
| Total Invoice | $90,239 | $51,908 |
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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: $49,340 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,835 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $96,845 | $54,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,805 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $96,845 | $47,505 |
| Total Invoice | $90,239 | $51,908 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,504 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $90,239 | $45,404 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E55 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $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 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,505 | $15,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,504 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 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 | 24.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 40% |
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