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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: $56,305 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $17,590 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,803 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $14,982 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $56,200 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $52,266 | $50,839 |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,910 | 1,995 |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | |
| AC power outlet | 115 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 800 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | |
| Cargo cover | 130 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,776 | 1,895 |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | |
| AC power outlet | 107 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 744 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | |
| Cargo cover | 124 | |
| Options (change) | 16,820 | 2,125 |
| Options (change) | 15,644 | 2,019 |
| Destination | 875 | 945 |
| Total Price | $73,895 | $56,305 |
| Total Invoice | $68,785 | $53,803 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,355 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,580 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $73,895 | $56,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,895 | $52,540 |
| Total Invoice | $68,785 | $53,803 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,598 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,785 | $50,205 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E350 | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,720 | $12,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,598 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,060 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 24% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 58% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
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