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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: $56,040

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $20,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,551

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350E63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $57,700 $92,400 $52,970
Base Invoice $53,661 $85,932 $50,587
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Sport Package 760    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850  
AC power outlet 115    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,910 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Cargo cover     130
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Sport Package 707    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791  
AC power outlet 107    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,895
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 17,830 5,710 2,125
Options (change) 16,601 5,311 2,019
Destination 905 905 945
Total Price $76,435 $99,015 $56,040
Total Invoice $71,167 $92,148 $53,551

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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: $23,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,635
Model Year201320132016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350E63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6518hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$76,435$99,015$56,040
Adjustments for Features-3750-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,060$99,015$52,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,955$0
Total Invoice$71,167$92,148$53,551
Adjustments for Features-3490-3,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,818$92,148$50,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,330$0

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

Model Year201320132016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350E63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$40 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,535$9,160$12,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490-3,368

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

Model Year20132016
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length192.7 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested152570%
Total Not Requested64030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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