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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: $28,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $59,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $55,707 $34,952
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,530  
Parktronic Package 970  
KEYLESS-GO Package 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
AC power outlet 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Package 302A   4,305
Cargo cover   135
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,283  
Parktronic Package 902  
KEYLESS-GO Package 698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
AC power outlet 107  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,798
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Package 302A   3,659
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 13,955 8,130
Options (change) 12,980 6,928
Destination 925 825
Total Price $74,780 $46,490
Total Invoice $69,612 $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: $24,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,239
Model Year20162011
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE350Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine302hp 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$74,780$46,490
Adjustments for Features-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,840$46,490
Total Invoice$69,612$42,705
Adjustments for Features-3,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,944$42,705

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

Model Year20162011
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$10,885$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6680

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

Model Year20162011
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		57.4 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested69033%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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 - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%

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