Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $46,920

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $50,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $47,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $86,050 $38,100
Base Invoice $80,026 $35,528
Premium I Package 1,710  
Premium II Package 1,910  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Folding third row seats 1,010  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
Premium I Package 1,590  
Premium II Package 1,777  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Folding third row seats 939  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Polished alloy wheels   519
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 7,765 7,925
Options (change) 7,221 6,915
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $97,290 $46,920
Total Invoice $90,722 $43,338

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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: $50,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,592
Model Year20082013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$97,290$46,920
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,290$46,695
Total Invoice$90,722$43,338
Adjustments for Features0-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,722$43,130

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

Model Year20082013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,495$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-208

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

Model Year20082013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested262551%
Total Not Requested250049%

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