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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,600 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $54,498 $31,044 $33,774
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 8,720 5,285 4,140
Options (change) 8,110 4,493 3,519
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $68,245 $39,380 $41,235
Total Invoice $63,533 $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: $22,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,897
Model Year201420102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$68,245$39,380$41,235
Adjustments for Features-6,7500-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,495$39,380$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$63,533$36,352$38,108
Adjustments for Features-6,2840-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,249$36,352$37,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$739

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

Model Year201420102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,570$5,820$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,750$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2840-1,017

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

Model Year20142010
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length192.7 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height58.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114051%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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