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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: $36,450 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $20,085 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,929 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $19,710 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| 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 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $45,198 | $52,359 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Rear Seat Package | 430 | 430 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 950 | 950 | 255 | 255 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | |||
| Heated front seats | 740 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,880 | 1,880 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||
| 235/65R18 | 595 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||
| Rear Seat Package | 400 | 400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 884 | 884 | 217 | 217 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | |||
| Heated front seats | 688 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 698 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,748 | 1,748 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||
| 235/65R18 | 506 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,060 | 3,980 | 5,605 | 3,310 |
| Options (change) | 6,566 | 3,701 | 4,766 | 2,815 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $56,535 | $61,155 | $36,450 | $36,470 |
| Total Invoice | $52,639 | $56,935 | $32,929 | $33,038 |
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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: $18,380 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,122 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| 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) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $56,535 | $61,155 | $36,450 | $36,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,705 | -3,005 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,830 | $58,150 | $36,450 | $36,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,320 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Invoice | $52,639 | $56,935 | $32,929 | $33,038 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,588 | -2,798 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,051 | $54,137 | $32,929 | $33,038 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,086 | $0 | $109 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 |
| 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 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,305 | $7,605 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,705 | $3,005 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,588 | -2,798 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 235/65R18 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/65R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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