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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: $47,535 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $27,170 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,036 Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| Difference: $25,506 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $62,300 | $40,780 |
| Base Invoice | $57,939 | $38,027 |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,595 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 7,600 | |
| 9-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Package 402A | 4,130 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,392 |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 7,068 | |
| 9-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Package 402A | 3,604 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 11,480 | 5,860 |
| Options (change) | 10,678 | 5,114 |
| Destination | 925 | 895 |
| Total Price | $74,705 | $47,535 |
| Total Invoice | $69,542 | $44,036 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,955 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,582 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/25 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $74,705 | $47,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,215 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,490 | $47,535 |
| Total Invoice | $69,542 | $44,036 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,924 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,618 | $44,036 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| 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 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,685 | $8,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,215 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,924 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 194.2 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,299 lb. | 4,921 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3025 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 15% |
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