Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $42,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $38,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $85,400 $52,970
Base Invoice $79,422 $50,587
Premium II Package 1,900  
Premium I Package 1,700  
Voice control for nav and audio 500  
Adaptive cruise control 3,160  
Folding third row seats 995  
Cargo cover   130
Premium II Package 1,767  
Premium I Package 1,581  
Voice control for nav and audio 465  
Adaptive cruise control 2,939  
Folding third row seats 925  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 8,255 130
Options (change) 7,677 124
Destination 775 945
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $97,030 $54,045
Total Invoice $90,474 $51,656

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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: $49,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,164
Model Year20072016
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$97,030$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,030$47,405
Total Invoice$90,474$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-6,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,474$45,310

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

Model Year20072016
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
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 
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
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$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 
Total Value of Features$8,395$15,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,346

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

Model Year20072016
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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