Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $41,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,684

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $36,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $79,515 $50,587
Lighting Package 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 760  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Roof rack crossbars 200 140
Proximity key 1,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 1,995
Voice control for nav and audio 500  
Heated second row seats 700  
Adaptive cruise control 3,150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540  
Cargo cover   130
Lighting Package 837  
Obstacle detection, rear 707  
Class III trailer hitch 465  
Roof rack crossbars 186 133
Proximity key 1,023  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,604 1,895
Voice control for nav and audio 465  
Heated second row seats 651  
Adaptive cruise control 2,930  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,150 2,265
Options (change) 10,370 2,152
Destination 775 945
Total Price $97,425 $56,180
Total Invoice $90,660 $53,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,445
Model Year20072016
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$97,425$56,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,425$52,550
Total Invoice$90,660$53,684
Adjustments for Features0-3,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,660$50,215

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

Model Year20072016
ModelM-ClassExplorer
TrimML63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,355$12,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,469

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

Model Year20072016
ModelM-ClassExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height69.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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