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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $52,266 $34,952
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,095
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
AC power outlet 115  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Package 302A   4,305
Cargo cover   135
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,798
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,356
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
AC power outlet 107  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Package 302A   3,659
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 14,805 8,130
Options (change) 13,770 6,928
Destination 875 825
Total Price $71,880 $46,490
Total Invoice $66,911 $42,705

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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: $22,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,679
Model Year20112011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$71,880$46,490
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,165$46,490
Total Invoice$66,911$42,705
Adjustments for Features-2,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,384$42,705

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

Model Year20112011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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-stowing third row seats $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,785$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5270

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

Model Year20112011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length192.7 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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		20.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		69.0 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%

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