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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: $39,380 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $20,365 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $19,273 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,600 | $56,300 | $33,280 | $36,280 |
| Base Invoice | $45,198 | $52,359 | $31,044 | $33,774 |
| Rear Seat Package | 430 | 430 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,950 | 4,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 950 | 950 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,880 | 1,880 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 400 | 400 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,674 | 4,092 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 884 | 884 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,748 | 1,748 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 698 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,270 | 8,380 | 5,285 | 4,140 |
| Options (change) | 9,552 | 7,793 | 4,493 | 3,519 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 815 | 815 |
| Total Price | $59,745 | $65,555 | $39,380 | $41,235 |
| Total Invoice | $55,625 | $61,027 | $36,352 | $38,108 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,155 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,215 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $59,745 | $65,555 | $39,380 | $41,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,210 | -3,910 | 0 | -1,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,535 | $61,645 | $39,380 | $40,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,110 | $0 | $755 |
| Total Invoice | $55,625 | $61,027 | $36,352 | $38,108 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,058 | -3,640 | 0 | -1,017 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,567 | $57,387 | $36,352 | $37,091 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,820 | $0 | $739 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,130 | $9,830 | $5,920 | $7,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,210 | $3,910 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,058 | -3,640 | 0 | -1,017 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 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 | 15.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1240 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 46% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 265/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1240 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 24% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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