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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: $44,910 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $30,400 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $28,721 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $63,050 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $58,637 | $35,268 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,595 |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 700 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,900 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |
| AC power outlet | 115 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 760 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 1,356 |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 651 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,487 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |
| AC power outlet | 107 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 707 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | |
| Options (change) | 11,265 | 6,230 |
| Options (change) | 10,478 | 5,296 |
| Destination | 995 | 825 |
| Total Price | $75,310 | $44,910 |
| Total Invoice | $70,110 | $41,389 |
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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: $26,260 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,867 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $75,310 | $44,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,140 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,170 | $44,910 |
| Total Invoice | $70,110 | $41,389 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,854 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,256 | $41,389 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | Explorer |
| Trim | E400 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| 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 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length 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 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,310 | $7,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,140 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,854 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4,300 lb. | 4,558 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
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | 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 |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 26% |
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