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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: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE400Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $58,637 $31,044 $33,774
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Satellite radio 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Satellite radio 428    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 3,560 4,375 3,230
Options (change) 3,312 3,719 2,745
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $67,605 $38,470 $40,325
Total Invoice $62,944 $35,578 $37,334

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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: $23,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,780
Model Year201820102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE400Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT9A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$67,605$38,470$40,325
Adjustments for Features-6,0000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,605$38,470$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$62,944$35,578$37,334
Adjustments for Features-5,5860-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,358$35,578$36,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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

Model Year201820102010
ModelE-ClassExplorerExplorer
TrimE400Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
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 climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$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
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,470$5,470$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,000$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5860-1,018

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

Model Year20182010
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in113.7 in
Length194.2 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
35.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft383.7 ft3

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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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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