Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2007

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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: $36,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $32,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,459

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620072007
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,900 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $55,707 $26,790 $29,361
Premium 1 Package 3,530    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Third-row seat   845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Premium 1 Package 3,283    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Third-row seat   718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,780 6,980 5,060
Options (change) 7,236 5,934 4,303
Destination 925 735 735
Total Price $68,605 $36,085 $36,910
Total Invoice $63,868 $33,459 $34,399

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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: $26,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,558
Model Year201620072007
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, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$68,605$36,085$36,910
Adjustments for Features-6,2850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,320$36,085$36,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$63,868$33,459$34,399
Adjustments for Features-5,8510-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,017$33,459$34,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$707

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

Model Year201620072007
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  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,835$4,550$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,285$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8510-233

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

Model Year20162007
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested65067%
Total Not Requested32533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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