Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $46,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,819

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE400Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $38,100
Base Invoice $58,637 $35,528
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  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Cargo cover   135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 930 1,392
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651  
Premium 2 Package 5,487  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
AC power outlet 107  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 11,515 7,330
Options (change) 10,711 6,396
Destination 995 895
Total Price $75,560 $46,325
Total Invoice $70,343 $42,819

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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: $26,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,531
Model Year20182013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE400Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$75,560$46,325
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,345$46,325
Total Invoice$70,343$42,819
Adjustments for Features-2,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,350$42,819

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

Model Year20182013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
TrimE400Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
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$10,610$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9930

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

Model Year20182013
ModelE-ClassExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in112.6 in
Length194.2 in197.1 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
35.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested152541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested362571%
Total Not Requested150029%

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