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Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,130 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $10,555 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,194 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $11,000 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | ML350 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 490 | ||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 850 | 850 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 255 | 255 |
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 150 | 150 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 2,225 | 2,225 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 456 | ||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 723 | 723 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 217 | 217 |
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | 128 | 128 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 1,980 | 1,980 | |
| Options (change) | 10,160 | 9,285 | 7,585 |
| Options (change) | 9,451 | 8,031 | 6,586 |
| Destination | 775 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $50,685 | $40,130 | $40,745 |
| Total Invoice | $47,194 | $36,194 | $36,809 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,515 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,032 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | ML350 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/4L | 4WD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $50,685 | $40,130 | $40,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,040 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,645 | $40,130 | $40,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $47,194 | $36,194 | $36,809 |
| Adjustments for Features | -968 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,226 | $36,194 | $36,809 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | ML350 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,740 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,040 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -968 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,623 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 43% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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