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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: $36,110 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $57,070 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,454 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $53,445 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $86,050 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $80,026 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Premium I Package | 1,710 | ||
| Folding third row seats | 1,010 | ||
| iPod integration | 425 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||
| Premium I Package | 1,590 | ||
| Folding third row seats | 939 | ||
| iPod integration | 395 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,655 | 6,555 | 2,930 |
| Options (change) | 3,398 | 5,573 | 2,491 |
| Destination | 875 | 785 | 785 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $93,180 | $36,585 | $36,110 |
| Total Invoice | $86,899 | $33,631 | $33,454 |
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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: $51,765 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,494 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 507hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $93,180 | $36,585 | $36,110 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,805 | 0 | -500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,375 | $36,585 | $35,610 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $975 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $86,899 | $33,631 | $33,454 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,414 | 0 | -463 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,485 | $33,631 | $32,991 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $640 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E63 AMG | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,670 | $3,865 | $4,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,805 | $0 | $500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,414 | 0 | -463 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,046 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 33% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 33% |
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